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Cheapest Film/Video and Photographic Arts Colleges in New Jersey

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Public universities in New Jersey deliver Film/Video and Photographic Arts education at remarkably low net costs, with Kean University leading at just $12,168 annually. The state's nine programs span a $13,119 cost gap between the most and least affordable options. New Jersey's proximity to New York's media industry creates valuable internship and career pathways for visual arts graduates, while the state's own growing tech sector increasingly demands multimedia content creators.
9
Programs
$12,168 – $25,287
Net Price Range
$23,678
Avg. Program Earnings
64.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Film/Video and Photographic Arts Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,168 $13,426 43.4% 82.6%
2 $14,159 $14,766 64.3% 91.3%
3 $15,266 $35,822 61.7% 84.1%
4 $19,037 $37,732 56.6% 96.5%
5 $19,407 $16,586 67.6% 73.9%
6 $22,185 $15,700 68.3% 76.9%
7 $23,519 $17,239 85.0% 66.3%
8 $24,415 $35,822 72.3% 89.1%
9 $25,287 $38,900 63.3% 84.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Kean University the most affordable option for film studies?

Kean University offers the lowest net cost at $12,168 with an 82.60% acceptance rate. The public institution keeps tuition accessible while maintaining solid industry connections in the New York metropolitan area.

How do public and private film programs compare in cost?

Public universities average around $18,000 in net costs while private institutions reach $21,000-$25,000. Rutgers New Brunswick commands the highest graduation rate at 85% despite moderate costs, making it a strong value proposition.

Where do graduates typically find employment after completing these programs?

Early career earnings range from $22,192 to $24,421 across tracked schools. Many graduates leverage New Jersey's position between New York and Philadelphia media markets, while others find opportunities in the state's growing pharmaceutical and tech industries that need visual content.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.