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2027 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

8 Colleges in the United States
$24,263 Avg Student Debt
$68,070 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Badge [Film, Video & Photographic Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/film-video-and-photographic-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong film, video & photographic arts education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for film, video & photographic arts students.

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2027 Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in film, video & photographic arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools

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Leading the list is Pennsylvania Western University, our #1 best value for film, video & photographic arts in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Western University is a large public school located in the town of California. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,436, with out-of-state students paying around $16,054. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $28,263 in student loans. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $45,448. Set against $28,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania Western University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film, video & photographic arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moon Township. Students from in state pay about $35,770 in tuition and fees. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $26,748 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from Robert Morris University generally make around $58,900. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Students looking for strong value in film, video & photographic arts will find it at Point Park University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,570. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from Point Park University generally make around $40,759. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film, video & photographic arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $24,345. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in film, video & photographic arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $99,682. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #6 among the best values for film, video & photographic arts. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Film, Video & Photographic Arts graduates carry a median of $22,313 in student loans. Soon after graduation, film, video & photographic arts degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $28,634. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best values for film, video & photographic arts. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $30,697. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University earned the #8 position for value in film, video & photographic arts this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,379 to complete the film, video & photographic arts program here. Early-career film, video & photographic arts graduates make about $19,758. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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