by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Film/Cinema/Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 257 bachelor's degrees in film/cinema/media studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies.
It's hard to beat Washington University in St Louis if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Washington University in St Louis
University of Iowa is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Iowa
It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Kansas is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in film/cinema/media studies. KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Kansas
St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from St Olaf College
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Webster University
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
MSU Moorhead is a small public university located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in film/cinema/media studies from Minnesota State University - Mankato
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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 | 132 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 31 |
| Photography | 29 |
| Documentary Production | 3 |