Best 20 Community Colleges in the United States that offer film and Video Production programs
| School | Academic level | Primary Focus / Curriculum Style | Type of institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Community College (Santa Fe, New Mexico) | Associate degree (A.A./A.A.S.) and certificates | Film production, digital media, cinematography, editing, storytelling with hands-on production | Public community college |
| College of Southern Maryland (La Plata, Maryland) | Associate degree (A.A.) | Digital media production, video production, digital filmmaking, television, audio production, hands-on production, workforce preparation | Public community college |
| El Camino College (Torrance, California) | Associate degree (A.A.) and certificates | Film and television production, cinematography, editing, industry-focused technical training | Public community college |
| Maricopa Community Colleges (Glendale and Scottsdale, Arizona) | Associate degree (A.A.) and certificates | Film, TV, and Electronic media production, screenwriting, digital editing, transfer-oriented curriculum | Public community college |
| Los Angeles City College (Los Angeles, California) | Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) and certificates | Comprehensive film production, directing, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, strong transfer and industry preparation | Public community college |
| Raritan Valley Community College (Branchburg, New Jersey) | Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) and certificates | Digital filmmaking, video production, media storytelling, transfer preparation | Public community college |
| Long Beach City College (Long Beach, California) | Associate degree (A.S.) and certificates | Film production, digital filmmaking, editing, screenwriting, transfer and career preparation | Public community college |
| Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria and Woodbridge, Virginia) | Associate degree (A.F.A.) | Cinema, video production, multimedia, digital content creation, transfer-focused curriculum | Public community college |
| Queensborough Community College (Bayside, New York) | Associate degree (A.S.) | Film studies combined with production, digital media, transfer preparation | Public community college (CUNY) |
| Houston Community College (Houston, Texas) | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) | Filmmaking, digital video production, post-production, workforce, screenwriting, and technical training | Public community college |
| Pima Community College (Tucson, Arizona) | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) | Film and video production, digital storytelling, editing, production technology | Public community college |
| Northampton Community College (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) | Video production, audio production, and video editing. | Public community college |
| Community College of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) | Associate degree (A.S.) and certificates | Film production, video production, video editing, Production design, and workforce-oriented education | Public community college |
| Community College of Aurora (Aurora, Colorado) | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and certificates | Digital media, video production, multimedia communication, applied career training | Public community college |
| Monroe Community College (Rochester, New York) | Associate degree (A.S.) | Television and film production, digital media, transfer preparation, technical skills | Public community college |
| Oklahoma City Community College (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) | Associate degree (A.A. and A.A.S.) and certificates | Film and video production, digital cinema, editing, production management, workforce preparation | Public community college |
These best 20 community colleges are excellent for hands-on training, certificates, and associate degrees — often much more affordable than 4-year programs.
Notes
- Academic Level in these top community colleges refers to the highest offered credential in film/video-related fields (AA and AS = associate degrees that can be transferred to 4-year institution, and AAS = associate terminal degree).
📌 Why Include Community Colleges?
- Lower tuition & accessible entry points
- Usually excellent production fundamentals and equipment use
- Can transfer into 4-year programs or lead to immediate work
📘Accessible Career Pathways
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