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Syracuse provides a conservatory-style experience within a major Tier-1 research university. The program is famous for its "production from day one" policy and its world-class study-away options in Prague (shooting on 35mm film) and Los Angeles. It strikes a balance between artistic experimentation and a direct pipeline to the Hollywood industry.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BS
- 4 Year BFA
- 1 Year MA
- Ph.D. Program
- Concentrations
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
The SUNY Purchase Film Program is a highly selective, conservatory-style BFA program within the School of Film and Media Studies. It is widely recognized for its "hands-on from day one" philosophy and its proximity to the New York City film industry, making it a top-tier public alternative to private film schools like NYU or USC.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Acting
- Dramatic Writing
- Playwriting
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to 30k
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City offers a highly specialized, production-heavy BFA in Film that allows undergraduates to major in specific crafts such as Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, or Editing from their first year. The program is distinguished by its "integrated curriculum," where students develop scripts in writing classes and then collaborate with professional actors to film them using industry-standard gear. For graduate students, SVA provides a concentrated...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BFA
- 1 Year MPS
- Concentrations
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Editing
- Screenwriting
- Sound / Sound Design
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
Sarah Lawrence is defined by its Seminar-Conference system, where students replace traditional exams with intensive, self-directed "conference projects" under the guidance of industry experts. Housed in the state-of-the-art Heimbold Visual Arts Center, the program encourages a "total filmmaker" philosophy, requiring students to write, direct, shoot, and edit their own work while grounding their practice in a deep study of film history and theory.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Concentrations
- Animation
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $70k to $90k
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) film program, housed in the School of Film and Animation (SOFA), is a powerhouse for students who want to blend high-level artistry with cutting-edge technical mastery. Unlike many "theory-heavy" schools, RIT is known for its "production-first" philosophy, requiring all undergraduates to start making both live-action and animated films in their very first semester.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BFA
- 3 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Animation
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) New York campus, located at Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, is defined by its "learning-by-doing" philosophy, offering intensive, project-based BFA and MFA degrees alongside 1- and 2-year conservatory certificates. The curriculum is designed to be highly accelerated, allowing students to be behind the camera from their first day and often enabling BFA students to complete their degree in just three years through a year-round semester schedule.
- Degrees Offered
- 3 Year BFA
- 4 Year BFA
- 2 Year MFA
- 3 Year MFA
- Summer Programs
- Short Term Courses
- Concentrations
- Acting
- Animation
- Broadcast Journalism
- Cinematography
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Editing
- Film & Television Production
- Producing
- Screenwriting
- Theatre
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
- Fully online
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $30k to $50k
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $30k to $50k
LIU Brooklyn is home to the world-renowned TV Writers Studio (TVWS), a unique MFA program that functions exactly like a professional Hollywood "Writers Room." Located just minutes from the Steiner Studios (the largest production facility outside of Hollywood), the program immerses students in the high-stakes world of New York City episodic television.
- Degrees Offered
- 2 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Writing and Producing for Television
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $30k to $50k
LIU Post provides a "learning-by-doing" conservatory experience set on a traditional suburban campus, featuring a Senior Capstone where students collaborate to create a full-length feature film. The program is overseen by the School of Film and Digital Media, which boasts a high-profile advisory board including Whoopi Goldberg and legendary producer Michael Tadross.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Acting
- Animation
- Broadcast Journalism
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $30k to $50k
Ithaca College’s film program, housed within the prestigious Roy H. Park School of Communications, is a hands-on, production-heavy Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) that emphasizes "Day One" immersion. It is consistently ranked among the top 25 film schools in the country, blending independent filmmaking, documentary, and animation with a rigorous foundation in cinema history and theory.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BS
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Cinematography
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Theatre
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
Hunter College’s film program offers a balanced Bachelor of Arts that integrates rigorous film history and critical theory with hands-on production experience in New York City. Students can choose between specialized tracks in Film Production or Film Analysis and Criticism, benefiting from an award-winning faculty and a curriculum that emphasizes socially engaged storytelling.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 2 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Film & Television Production
- Playwriting
- Theatre
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- Under $10k
Hofstra University’s film program is housed within the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, located in Hempstead, NY (just about 25 miles from Manhattan). While Fordham’s program is often more integrated with a broader "Media Studies" approach, Hofstra’s program is highly specialized and known for its "pre-professional" intensity.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BS
- 4 Year BFA
- 2 Year MA
- Concentrations
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
Fordham offers a liberal arts-driven program that balances media ethics and Jesuit values with practical production. Its greatest strength is its Lincoln Center location, which functions as a "pipeline" for students to intern year-round at major networks like NBC, ABC, and HBO while completing their degrees in Midtown Manhattan.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BS
- 2 Year MA
- Concentrations
- Communication
- Film & Television Production
- Playwriting
- Theatre
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $50k to $70k
In 2022, Columbia University SOA was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the no. 6 best global university. Its Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies Program combines film studies with hands-on filmmaking laboratories. Alumni include director Anna Boden (Captain Marvel, Half Nelson) and writer-director-producer Anna Wringer (Unorthodox).
Columbia University offers a unique Screenwriting/Directing program at the graduate level to give screenwriters hands-on industry experience. The Ivy...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 2 Year MA
- 3 Year MFA
- Summer Programs
- Concentrations
- Creative Producing
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Screen & Television
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $70k to $90k
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $70k to $90k
Buffalo State University’s Television and Film Arts (TFA) program is a highly competitive, interdisciplinary major that blends coursework from the communication, English, and theater departments to develop versatile storytellers. The program is distinguished by its small cohort sizes—admitting only about 15 to 20 students per year—and its strong emphasis on hands-on industry preparation through internships and networking.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Concentrations
- Film & Television Production
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- Under $10k
This is an example film school listing
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BFA
- 3 Year MFA
- Certificate Program
- Short Term Courses
- Concentrations
- Animation
- Cinematography
- Costume Design
- Digital Arts
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Editing
- Experimental Animation
- Experimental Film
- Film & Television Production
- Producing
- Production Design
- Screenwriting
- Visual Effects (VFX)
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to 30k
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- Free / Fully Funded
Located at Steiner Studios, Feirstein is the only U.S. film school on a working lot, offering an MFA in Cinema Arts with specializations in Live-Action Filmmaking and Digital Animation & VFX. This three-year, collaborative program mirrors the professional industry while remaining one of the most affordable public options, even providing up to $10,000 in funding for every greenlit thesis film.
- Degrees Offered
- 2 Year MA
- 3 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Cinematography
- Composing (Film Scoring)
- Editing
- Film & Television Production
- Producing
- Visual Effects (VFX)
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to $30k
The undergraduate film program at Brooklyn College offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with concentrations in film production, screenwriting, documentary production, film studies, and industry studies. It balances hands-on technical training with a strong liberal arts foundation in cinema history and theory, providing students with professional-grade equipment and industry-active faculty at a highly affordable price point.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Concentrations
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- Under $10k
Clemson University offers an interdisciplinary BA in World Cinema that balances global film history and theory with hands-on digital production, including an exclusive "Semester at Trilith" partnership at the largest studio complex in North America.
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to 30k
The Creative Media Institute (CMI) at New Mexico State University is a production-intensive program that prepares students for the industry through its Bachelor of Creative Media in either Digital Filmmaking or Animation & Visual Effects. Based at the state-of-the-art Arrowhead Park Creative Campus, the program features a 4,000-square-foot soundstage, motion capture studios, and a Toon Boom Center of Excellence. CMI also houses a 3-year MFA in Creative Writing that has expanded to include...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 3 Year MFA
- Concentrations
- Animation
- Film & Television Production
- Screenwriting
- Visual Effects (VFX)
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- Under $10k
- Graduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to $30k
The UNM Department of Film & Digital Arts provides a versatile curriculum that integrates traditional filmmaking with emerging technologies like gaming and animation, bolstered by its proximity to Albuquerque’s booming "Netflix Hub" production scene. The program offers a BFA in Film & Digital Arts focused on professional set-ready skills and a BA with specialized concentrations in Film Production, Animation, Gaming, or Film History & Criticism, all culminating in a yearlong collaborative...
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- 4 Year BFA
- Concentrations
- Animation
- Film & Television Production
- Instruction Format
- In-Person Only
- Undergraduate Tuition (Annual)
- $10k to 30k
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