by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for film, video & photographic arts students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 244 degrees in film, video & photographic arts to qualified students.
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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.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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 North Carolina School of the Arts is a great decision for students interested in a degree in film, video & photographic arts. Located in the city of Winston Salem, UNCSA is a public university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their degree from the film program report average early career wages of $24,041.
More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
It is hard to beat University of North Carolina at Wilmington if you want to pursue a degree in film, video & photographic arts. UNCW is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington.
Graduates who receive their degree from the film program make around $22,315 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in film, video & photographic arts from University of North Carolina at WilmingtonExplore all the Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 811 |
| Florida | 282 | 1,217 |
| Virginia | 274 | 266 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 220 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 132 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 24 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 58 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 69 |
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 & Video Production | 218 |
| Documentary Production | 13 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 9 |
| Photography | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,766 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 713 |
| Music | 553 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 466 |
| Dance | 127 |
| Arts & Media Management | 110 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 81 |
| Other Visual Art | 13 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 12 |
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