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2026 Best Film Studies Schools in Missouri

2 Colleges in the United States
34 Film Studies Degrees Awarded
$48,958 Avg Early-Career Salary

Film Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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 Missouri

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the film studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Film Studies

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Leading the list is University Of Missouri Columbia, our #1 school for film studies. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 film studies degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Film Studies graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $29,613 early in their careers. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $19,833 in student loans. Get the full film studies details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Students looking for a strong film studies program will find one at Washington University In St Louis, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 12 film studies degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Students who receive their film studies degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $68,303 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553. See the full film studies program report for Washington University In St Louis

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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