Best California colleges with Cinematography and Film/Video Production degrees

What California colleges offer cinematography and film/video production classes in 2025?

There are 21 California colleges where you can study and earn a degree in cinematography and film/video production. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in cinematography and film/video production based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $21,434 per year. West Valley College offers the cheapest cinematography and film/video production degree with an average net price of $6,541 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Cinematography and Film/Video Production programs.

Major:Cinematography and F... California Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 47,147enrollment
  • $41,496net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

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Loyola Marymount University
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Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,256enrollment
  • $54,471net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1460SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Chapman University
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Orange, CA

Chapman University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 9,961enrollment
  • $48,037net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Biola University
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La Mirada, CA

Biola University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 5,296enrollment
  • $30,510net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,172enrollment
  • $11,183net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Allan Hancock College
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Santa Maria, CA
 

Allan Hancock College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 11,104enrollment
  • $6,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Art Center College of Design
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Pasadena, CA

Art Center College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,382enrollment
  • $53,306net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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California Institute of the Arts
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Valencia, CA

California Institute of the Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,353enrollment
  • $57,288net price
  • 26%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

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College of the Canyons
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Santa Clarita, CA

College of the Canyons

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,439enrollment
  • $4,652net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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City College of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA

City College of San Francisco

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,808enrollment
  • $12,130net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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De Anza College
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Cupertino, CA

De Anza College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 16,990enrollment
  • $8,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Los Angeles Valley College
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Valley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15,733enrollment
  • $11,547net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Los Angeles City College
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Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 14,076enrollment
  • $8,834net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
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San Jacinto, CA
 

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,215enrollment
  • $8,561net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Orange Coast College
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Costa Mesa, CA
 

Orange Coast College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,085enrollment
  • $7,557net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Pacific Union College
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Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 938enrollment
  • $22,799net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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San Diego City College
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San Diego, CA

San Diego City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,197enrollment
  • $1,970net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Santa Barbara City College
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Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College

Public 2 Year

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  • 12,345enrollment
  • $12,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

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