Film Production · District of Columbia
Film Production colleges in District of Columbia
CampusPin lists 12 U.S. colleges in District of Columbia that offer Film Production programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Film Production teaches the craft of making moving images, from screenwriting and directing to cinematography, editing, and sound, for students who want hands-on, collaborative creative work.
Schools in District of Columbia that offer Film Production
American University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$56,543
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
12,795
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$18,382
Acceptance
61%
Enrollment
1,324
George Washington University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$64,990
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
25,029
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$65,081
Acceptance
13%
Enrollment
19,886
Howard University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$33,344
Acceptance
35%
Enrollment
12,830
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
6,966
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
7,082
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Washington, DC · Community College · Private
Tuition
$19,405
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
123
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$55,834
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
5,095
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC · University · Public
Tuition
$6,152
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,638
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$6,660
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
593
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
6,747
Film Production programs in District of Columbia: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 12 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
12
Public / private
1 / 11
Universities / 2-year
11 / 1
Cities represented
1
In-state tuition range
$6,152–$65,081
Median in-state tuition
$30,953
Lowest published in-state tuition
University of the District of Columbia
$6,152
Most selective
Georgetown University
13% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
George Washington University
25,029 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Film Production program
- Screenwriting and story structure for the screen
- Directing actors and on-set leadership
- Cinematography, camera operation, and lighting
- Editing and post-production workflows (nonlinear editing software)
- Sound recording, design, and mixing
- Producing: scheduling, budgeting, and managing a production
- Film history, theory, and critical analysis
- Thesis film or capstone production and building a reel
Where a Film Production degree can lead
- Producers and directors
- Film and Video Editor
- Cinematographer / Camera Operator
- Production Assistant
- Screenwriter
- Documentary Filmmaker
Typical pay: BLS reports a 2024 median wage of $83,480 for producers and directors; film production graduates typically start in lower-paid assistant or crew roles and earn more as credits and experience accumulate.
A Film Production major, usually a bachelor's degree, covers screenwriting, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound design, editing, and producing, alongside film history, theory, and analysis. Most programs are studio-based and project-driven: students rotate through crew roles on short films, build a portfolio or reel, and complete a thesis film or capstone production. Many programs let students concentrate in an area such as directing, cinematography, editing, documentary, or producing.
Graduates work on the crews of film, television, streaming, advertising, and corporate or independent productions, often starting in assistant or below-the-line roles (production assistant, assistant editor, camera assistant) and advancing with credits and experience. Producing and directing careers are typically built over years of on-set work and networking rather than entering directly after graduation. Some students pursue an MFA in film to deepen craft, build a network, or move toward teaching.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of producers and directors is projected to grow 4.9% from 2024 to 2034, and the typical entry-level education for the occupation is a bachelor's degree. Because the field is credit- and reputation-driven, many film production graduates piece together freelance and contract work early on before settling into a specialty.
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