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2026 Best Film & Video Production Associate’s Degree Schools

19 Colleges in the United States
822 Film & Video Production Degrees Awarded
$38,110 Avg Early-Career Salary

Film & Video Production programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their film & video production programs.

College Factual analyzed 343 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best film & video production schools.

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Best Schools for Film & Video Production in the United States

Below are the best film & video production schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Film & Video Production

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Fashion Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best film & video production schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of New York. There were roughly 11 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Fashion Institute Of Technology generally make around $29,250. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $17,912 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Fashion Institute Of Technology

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A rank of #2 makes Scottsdale Community College one of the top schools for film & video production. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a large public university. Scottsdale Community College awarded about 42 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Scottsdale Community College earn a median of $48,039 early in their careers. Scottsdale Community College graduates carry a median of $13,084 in student loans. Get the full film & video production details for Scottsdale Community College

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Students looking for a strong film & video production program will find one at Utah Valley University, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 36 film & video production degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Utah Valley University earn around $41,833 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478. Get the full film & video production details for Utah Valley University

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in film & video production, ranking #4. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. About 47 film & video production degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Valencia College earn around $16,635 in the first couple years of their career. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $13,549 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Valencia College

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Miami Dade College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film & video production, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 34 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $22,587. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. More information about a degree in film & video production from Miami Dade College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College came in at #6 for film & video production this year. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. About 15 film & video production degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College in the most recent year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $46,306 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,978. Get the full film & video production details for Orange Coast College

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Minneapolis Community And Technical College landed the #7 spot for film & video production this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 12 film & video production degrees were awarded at Minneapolis Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Minneapolis Community And Technical College generally make around $21,172. Minneapolis Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,792 in student loans. Get the full film & video production details for Minneapolis Community And Technical College

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Century College placed #8 among the best film & video production schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. About 10 film & video production degrees were awarded at Century College in the most recent year. Film & Video Production graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 early in their careers. Century College graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at Century College

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Oklahoma City Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 16 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $21,032 early in their careers. Oklahoma City Community College graduates carry a median of $9,043 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Oklahoma City Community College

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Des Moines Area Community College landed the #10 spot for film & video production this year. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 13 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Des Moines Area Community College earn around $43,121 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,956 to complete this degree. Get the full film & video production details for Des Moines Area Community College

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College came in at #11 for film & video production this year. Located in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. Santa Monica College awarded about 57 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. See the full film & video production program report for Santa Monica College

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Palm Beach State College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. There were roughly 12 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Palm Beach State College earn around $21,002 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,518 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Palm Beach State College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Located in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public university. There were roughly 14 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $68,184 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Santa Barbara City College

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Cuny Queensborough Community College landed the #14 spot for film & video production this year. Set in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public institution. About 20 film & video production degrees were awarded at Cuny Queensborough Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $23,674 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,052. Get the full film & video production details for Cuny Queensborough Community College

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Portland Community College came in at #15 for film & video production this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. Portland Community College awarded about 21 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $49,580. Typical student debt for the program is $20,648. Read more about the film & video production program at Portland Community College

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Northcentral Technical College came in at #16 for film & video production this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Wausau. About 13 film & video production degrees were awarded at Northcentral Technical College in the most recent year. Film & Video Production graduates of Northcentral Technical College earn a median of $41,696 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,709. More information about a degree in film & video production from Northcentral Technical College

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College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

College Of The Canyons ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. College Of The Canyons is a very large public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. There were roughly 19 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $51,913 in their early career. College Of The Canyons graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at College Of The Canyons

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Suny Westchester Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Located in the suburb of Valhalla, Suny Westchester Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 29 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Suny Westchester Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $57,520 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,764. Get the full film & video production details for Suny Westchester Community College

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Community College Of Aurora came in at #19 for film & video production this year. This large public university is located in the city of Aurora. Community College Of Aurora awarded about 58 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $20,533 in their early career. Community College Of Aurora graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Community College Of Aurora

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Community College Of Rhode Island ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Set in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public institution. About 11 film & video production degrees were awarded at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Film & Video Production graduates of Community College Of Rhode Island earn a median of $39,680 early in their careers. Community College Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $13,940 in student loans. Get the full film & video production details for Community College Of Rhode Island

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Cuny Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY

Cuny Laguardia Community College earned the #21 position for film & video production this year. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public university. About 16 film & video production degrees were awarded at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College generally make around $31,437. Typical student debt for the program is $8,858. Read more about the film & video production program at Cuny Laguardia Community College

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Los Angeles Valley College placed #22 among the best film & video production schools. Located in the city of Valley Glen, Los Angeles Valley College is a very large public university. About 26 film & video production degrees were awarded at Los Angeles Valley College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Los Angeles Valley College generally make around $81,600. Students borrow a median of $10,254 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Los Angeles Valley College

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Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Set in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public institution. Chattahoochee Technical College awarded about 25 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College generally make around $44,673. Typical student debt for the program is $9,616. See the full film & video production program report for Chattahoochee Technical College

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Pima Community College came in at #24 for film & video production this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. There were roughly 26 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Pima Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Pima Community College earn around $40,977 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,655. Get the full film & video production details for Pima Community College

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Bucks County Community College placed #25 among the best film & video production schools. Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a large public university. Bucks County Community College awarded about 11 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Bucks County Community College generally make around $37,711. Students borrow a median of $13,068 to complete this degree. Get the full film & video production details for Bucks County Community College

Rest of the Top 34 Film & Video Production Schools

These schools also placed among the best for film & video production this year:

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
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Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
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Other Film & Video Production Degree Levels

Explore the best film & video production schools at other degree levels:

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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 · 343 schools evaluated.

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