by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Film/Cinema/Media Studies Schools in Illinois ranking.
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The schools below may not offer all types of film studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat Columbia College Chicago if you want to pursue a degree in film/cinema/media studies. Columbia is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a degree in film/cinema/media studies from Columbia College Chicago
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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 | 341 |
| Photography | 81 |
| Documentary Production | 12 |
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