Cheapest Film/Video and Photographic Arts Colleges in Washington

Washington's cheapest Film/Video and Photographic Arts programs span a remarkable $33,674 price gap, from Olympic College's $7,755 net cost to Seattle Film Institute's $41,429. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with four institutions under $15,000 annually. The state's entertainment and media market benefits from proximity to major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft, which increasingly need video content creators and visual storytellers for their platforms and marketing initiatives.

Programs

$7,755 – $41,429

Net Price Range

$27,925

Avg. Program Earnings

63.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Film/Video and Photographic Arts Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Olympic College Bremerton, Washington	$7,755	$4,197	34.0%
2	Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington	$13,091	$8,353	47.2%	96.1%
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
4	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
5	Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington	$24,820	$38,814	62.1%	90.7%
6	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
7	Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington	$35,506	$61,492	81.0%	47.7%
8	Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, Washington	$39,060	$39,913	52.0%	71.1%
9	Seattle Film Institute Seattle, Washington	$41,429	$33,000	88.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Olympic College such an affordable option for film students?

Olympic College in Bremerton offers the state's lowest net cost at just $7,755 annually, with in-state tuition of only $4,197. As a community college, it provides foundational film and video training at a fraction of four-year university costs.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive film programs?

Seattle Film Institute, despite its $41,429 net cost, achieves an 88.9% graduation rate. In contrast, Olympic College graduates just 34% of students, while mid-range Central Washington University graduates 49.9% at $14,715 annually.

Does attending University of Washington guarantee better earnings in film careers?

UW-Seattle graduates earn $33,993 annually, the highest among Washington film programs with available data. However, the program costs $13,485 net and maintains a competitive 47.52% acceptance rate, compared to Eastern Washington's 96.12% acceptance rate.

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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.