by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Film/Cinema/Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 573 bachelor's degrees in film/cinema/media studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of film/cinema/media studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality film studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies.
American University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from American University
University of Pennsylvania is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Pennsylvania
University at Buffalo is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the large suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University at Buffalo
The New School is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. New School University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from The New School
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Barnard College
Purchase College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Purchase.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Purchase College
Vassar is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Vassar College
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Fordham University
Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Explore the best film/cinema/media studies colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 384 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 136 |
| Maryland | 370 | 27 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 13 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 44 |
One of 4 majors within the Film, Video & Photographic Arts area of study, Film/Cinema/Media Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 1,449 |
| Photography | 396 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 144 |
| Documentary Production | 9 |