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2026 Best Film & Video Production Schools in the Southeast Region

25 Colleges in the United States
2,005 Film & Video Production Degrees Awarded
$36,175 Avg Early-Career Salary

Film & Video Production 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.

College Factual analyzed 88 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 Southeast Region

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 & video production degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Film & Video Production

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Our analysis ranked Belmont University the best school in the country for a degree in film & video production. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 43 film & video production degrees were awarded at Belmont University in the most recent year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $30,188 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Get the full film & video production details for Belmont University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

A rank of #2 makes Florida State University one of the top schools for film & video production. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 46 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $32,420 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,476 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film & video production from Florida State University

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film & video production, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of High Point. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. High Point University awarded about 12 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $113,352 in their early career. High Point University graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at High Point University

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George Mason University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in film & video production, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 45 film & video production degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Film & Video Production graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $23,989 early in their careers. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at George Mason University

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Students looking for a strong film & video production program will find one at Middle Tennessee State University, which ranked #5. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Middle Tennessee State University awarded about 114 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $28,202 in their early career. Middle Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $19,270 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at Middle Tennessee State University

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University Of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 17 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $53,546. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami landed the #7 spot for film & video production this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $35,485 early in their careers. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at University Of Miami

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 11 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $49,718 in their early career. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates carry a median of $21,348 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University landed the #9 spot for film & video production this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lipscomb University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $48,949 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. More information about a degree in film & video production from Lipscomb University

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 62 film & video production degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $23,109 in their early career. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of Central Florida landed the #11 spot for film & video production this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 234 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $23,676 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film & video production from University Of Central Florida

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College landed the #12 spot for film & video production this year. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. There were roughly 66 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $16,635 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,549 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film & video production from Valencia College

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Savannah College Of Art And Design earned the #13 position for film & video production this year. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 347 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Savannah College Of Art And Design in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from Savannah College Of Art And Design generally make around $30,735. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full film & video production details for Savannah College Of Art And Design

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University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. This small public university is located in the city of Winston Salem. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 88 film & video production degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts in the most recent year. Film & Video Production graduates of University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts earn a median of $23,477 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington placed #15 among the best film & video production schools. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington awarded about 94 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington generally make around $22,315. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates carry a median of $22,052 in student loans. Get the full film & video production details for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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Miami Dade College came in at #16 for film & video production this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Miami. Miami Dade College awarded about 181 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their film & video production degree from Miami Dade College earn around $21,599 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film & video production from Miami Dade College

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Southern Adventist University earned the #17 position for film & video production this year. Set in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Adventist University awarded about 12 film & video production degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $61,366 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete this degree. Read more about the film & video production program at Southern Adventist University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #18 for film & video production this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 55 film & video production degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Film & Video Production graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $20,512 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in film & video production from Liberty University

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Palm Beach State College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 26 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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The University Of Tampa earned the #20 position for film & video production this year. Located in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 film & video production degrees were awarded at The University Of Tampa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, film & video production degree recipients from The University Of Tampa generally make around $26,641. The University Of Tampa graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for The University Of Tampa

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Loyola University New Orleans came in at #21 for film & video production this year. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 15 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University New Orleans in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Loyola University New Orleans earn a median of $48,040 early in their careers. Loyola University New Orleans graduates carry a median of $26,606 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Loyola University New Orleans

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University earned the #22 position for film & video production this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Siloam Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 10 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at John Brown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the film & video production program make about $50,420 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Read more about the film & video production program at John Brown University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #23 for film & video production this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. Western Kentucky University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 17 film & video production degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Film & Video Production graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $44,778 early in their careers. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. Get the full film & video production details for Western Kentucky University

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University Of Central Arkansas came in at #24 for film & video production this year. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 29 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Arkansas in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of University Of Central Arkansas earn a median of $26,939 early in their careers. University Of Central Arkansas graduates carry a median of $22,983 in student loans. Read more about the film & video production program at University Of Central Arkansas

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Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best film & video production schools. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. There were roughly 50 film & video production students who graduated with this degree at Chattahoochee Technical College in the most recent data year. Film & Video Production graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of $44,673 early in their careers. Chattahoochee Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. See the full film & video production program report for Chattahoochee Technical College

Rest of the Top 36 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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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 88 schools evaluated.

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