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2027 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Massachusetts

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,223 Avg Student Debt
$72,766 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Film Studies Badge [Film Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/film-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for film studies students.

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2027 Best Value Film Studies Schools in Massachusetts

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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For return on investment in film studies, no school beat University Of Massachusetts Amherst this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,195 to complete the film studies program here. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. Set against $25,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value film studies schools. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,178. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $18,941. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Smith College generally make around $40,436. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 21%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wheaton College Massachusetts earned it the #3 place for film studies. Set in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $63,960. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $24,250. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Wheaton College Massachusetts generally make around $28,498. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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Brandeis University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value film studies schools. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. Film Studies graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film studies degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,783. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brandeis University admits about 40% of applicants.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value film studies schools. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. Typical student debt for film studies graduates is $17,074. Early-career film studies graduates make about $56,418. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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