by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Iowa ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 81 degrees in film, video & photographic arts annually.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The schools below may not offer all types of film degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
University of Iowa is a great choice for students interested in a degree in film, video & photographic arts. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Graduates who receive their degree from the film program make an average of $26,147 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from University of Iowa
Des Moines Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in film, video & photographic arts. DMACC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Ankeny.More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from Des Moines Area Community College
Explore all the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 284 | 154 |
| Missouri | 283 | 157 |
| Kansas | 266 | 71 |
| Nebraska | 238 | 37 |
| North Dakota | 210 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 204 | 7 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Film, Video & Photographic Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 56 |
| Film & Video Production | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 496 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 262 |
| Music | 235 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 146 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Other Visual Art | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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