Valley, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $21,981 per year for indexed programs. Valley has a population of about 10,406. Median household income is $55,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning film-related role is Film and Video Editors at a median $74,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Film Schools to Valley
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film programs near Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Valley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Valley.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,235
Avg net price
$14,279/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,379
Avg net price
$17,648/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 87
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama film page.
Film Wages Near Valley
| Occupation |
Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide) |
| Film and Video Editors |
$74,410 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film |
$61,800 |
| Producers and Directors |
$63,340 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators |
N/A |
| Audio and Video Technicians |
$50,160 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians |
N/A |
| Writers and Authors |
$66,950 |
| Graphic Designers |
$51,070 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Valley at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
10,406 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$55,422 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
17.6% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Valley-Area Cities With Film Programs
- Opelika, AL – 15.4 mi away (35,005 pop)
- LaGrange, GA – 17.1 mi away (33,564 pop)
- La Grange, GA – 17.1 mi away (36,270 pop)
- Auburn, AL – 22.8 mi away (88,379 pop)
- Phenix City, AL – 25.8 mi away (38,509 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited film schools are near Valley, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering film programs near Valley. The closest is Columbus State University in Columbus, GA (25.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Atlanta Technical College (76.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying film roles in Alabama?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in Alabama are: Film and Video Editors ($74,410), Writers and Authors ($66,950), Producers and Directors ($63,340). Wages for Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Opelika instead of Valley?
Opelika, AL is 15.4 miles from Valley and has its own set of local film programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Valley an affordable place to study film?
Valley’s median household income of $55,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 5, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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