2025 Best Film & Video Production Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
29
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,606
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
Ranked #117 in popularity,
film & video production is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 29 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Film & Video Production Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,606 degrees in film & video production to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Film & Video Production School
The cinematography program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Film & Video Production rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for film & video production schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Film & Video Production Rankings by Degree Level
The cinematography school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Film & Video Production Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Film & Video Production in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the cinematography degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Cinematography
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
415
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
New York University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in film & video production. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.
There were about 415 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in film & video production from New York University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
73
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
Ithaca College is a great decision for students interested in a degree in film & video production. Ithaca is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Ithaca. This college ranks 23rd out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 73 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Ithaca in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Ithaca College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
166
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in film & video production. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were roughly 166 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Temple University
It is hard to beat American University if you wish to pursue a degree in film & video production. The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means The American University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 24 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in film & video production from American University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In NY
46
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.
There were roughly 46 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Syracuse University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NY
69
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.
There were approximately 69 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In NY
Located in the city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #32 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FIT SUNY is a great school overall.
There were about 14 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at FIT SUNY in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Fashion Institute of Technology
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
78
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 78 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Columbia University in the City of New York
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
Located in the large city of Baltimore, MICA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were about 12 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at MICA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Maryland Institute College of Art
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
34
Cinematography Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were about 34 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in film & video production from Drexel University
