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2026 Best Film Studies Schools in Iowa

1 Colleges in the United States
50 Film Studies Degrees Awarded
$26,147 Avg Early-Career Salary

Film Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their film studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for film studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Film Studies in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall film studies education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Film Studies

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Our analysis ranked University Of Iowa the best school in the country for a degree in film studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 50 film studies degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Students who receive their film studies degree from University Of Iowa earn around $26,147 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full film studies details for University Of Iowa

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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