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2027 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Maryland

3 Colleges in the United States
$19,170 Avg Student Debt
$77,026 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Film Studies Badge [Film Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong film studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film studies students.

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2027 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in film studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Film Studies Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 best value for film studies in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $20,836. Early-career film studies graduates make about $57,901. That is a strong return on a $20,836 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Students looking for strong value in film studies will find it at Johns Hopkins University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete the film studies program here. Early-career film studies graduates make about $84,850. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,081. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $23,247 in student loans. Early-career film studies graduates make about $54,904. That is a strong return on a $23,247 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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