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Cheapest Film/Video and Photographic Arts Colleges in Puerto Rico

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

Film and photography students in Puerto Rico face a stark cost divide between public and private institutions. Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico offers the island's most affordable option at just $5,231 net cost, while Universidad del Sagrado Corazon charges nearly triple at $13,024. Puerto Rico's growing film tourism industry, which has attracted major Hollywood productions seeking tax incentives, creates opportunities for graduates despite modest median earnings of $19,227.
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Programs
$5,231 – $13,024
Net Price Range
$19,227
Avg. Program Earnings
43.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Film/Video and Photographic Arts Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $5,231 $4,902 44.9% 100.0%
2 $6,305 $8,280 35.7%
3 $6,507 $5,324 52.5% 51.6%
4 $9,034 $5,580 42.7% 40.1%
5 $13,024 $6,360 43.6% 55.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno so affordable for film students?

The public institution charges a net cost of only $5,231, making it Puerto Rico's cheapest film program. With 100% acceptance rate, students can access professional arts training without the financial burden of private alternatives.

How do graduation rates compare across Puerto Rico's film programs?

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras leads with a 52.5% graduation rate despite charging just $6,507 net cost. Atlantic University shows the lowest completion rate at 35.7%, while private institutions generally cluster around 42-44%.

Is the earning potential worth the program costs in Puerto Rico?

With median earnings of $19,227, graduates earn roughly three to four times their annual program costs at most schools. The lowest-cost public options provide the strongest return on investment for film and photography careers.

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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.