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#1 #1 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Clayton State University Morrow, GA Overall, Clayton State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $9,792 Median Starting Salary $48,642
#2 #2 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $50,406
#3 #3 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Columbus State University Columbus, GA Columbus State University is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 3,870 applications each... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,902 Median Starting Salary $50,510
#4 #4 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Colegio de Cinematograf?a Artes y Television Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $1,979 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#5 #5 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. San Francisco Film School San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,896 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 77 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $33,452 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,269 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#8 #8 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,340 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Compass College of Film and Media Grand Rapids, MI Compass College of Film and Media is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 820–1,100 Est. Net Price * $23,768 Median Starting Salary $54,690
#10 #10 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,478 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Valencia College Orlando, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,482 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,627 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,938 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,423 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,742 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,841 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. New York Film Academy Burbank, CA Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $47,059 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,656 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,714 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,812 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,185 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville Nashville, TN Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,155 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,744 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,753 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#25 #25 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $34,406 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,287 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#27 #27 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,848 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,318 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#29 #29 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,523 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#30 #30 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,866 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,354 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#32 #32 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Douglas Education Center Monessen, PA Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,029 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#33 #33 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,351 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#34 #34 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. The Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA The Art Institute of Atlanta is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,130 Est. Net Price * $35,306 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#35 #35 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,252 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#36 #36 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,061 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#37 #37 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,249 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#38 #38 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Mott Community College Flint, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,071 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#39 #39 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Century College White Bear Lake, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,403 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#40 #40 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,261 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#41 #41 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Portland Community College Portland, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,166 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#42 #42 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,494 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#43 #43 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,721 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#44 #44 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,569 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#45 #45 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,180 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#46 #46 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $42,984 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#47 #47 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,270 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#48 #48 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Hocking College Nelsonville, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,560 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#49 #49 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,145 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#50 #50 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,684 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#51 #51 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,451 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#52 #52 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,570 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#53 #53 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,326 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#54 #54 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. San Diego City College San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,933 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#55 #55 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,371 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#56 #56 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,267 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#57 #57 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,549 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#58 #58 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $35,616 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#59 #59 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#60 #60 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,677 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#61 #61 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Roswell, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,291 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#62 #62 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,371 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#63 #63 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,493 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#64 #64 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,928 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#65 #65 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Luna Community College Las Vegas, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,089 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#66 #66 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,383 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#67 #67 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,119 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#68 #68 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. South Arkansas Community College El Dorado, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,651 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#69 #69 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. College of Marin Kentfield, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,564 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#70 #70 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S. Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,362 Median Starting Salary $51,847
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Cinematography and Film/Video Production programs prepare individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film, film technology and equipment operation, film production, film directing, film editing, cinematographic art, film audio, techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos, media technologies, computer image making, multi-media production, and the planning and management of film/video operations.

Students majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production can be awarded a degree up to a Masters degree. On average, 66% percent of men and 34% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, California is where degrees in Cinematography and Film/Video Production are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production is $39,600.

Popularity of Cinematography and Film/Video Production Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, your education could lead you towards different careers. Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors go on to pursue jobs including Producers and Directors and Film and Video Editors which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors include Producers and Directors, Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

950

Female Students

319 (33%)

Male Students

631 (66%)

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Cinematography and Film/Video Production

#1 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

56%

5

890–1,100

$9,792

$48,642

#2 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

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18

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$9,346

$50,406

#3 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

88%

16

900–1,140

$12,902

$50,510

#4 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

100%

43

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$1,979

$51,847

#5 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

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18

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$28,896

$51,847

#6 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

95%

77

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$33,452

$51,847

#7 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

86%

15

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$24,269

$51,847

#8 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

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37

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$7,340

$51,847

#9 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

100%

4

820–1,100

$23,768

$54,690

#10 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

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64

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$5,478

$51,847

#11 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

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45

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$10,482

$51,847

#12 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

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32

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$13,627

$51,847

#13 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.

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34

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$11,938

$51,847

#14 Best College for Cinematography and Film/Video Production in the U.S.