Best Film Schools Near Russellville, AR (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Russellville, Arkansas has 2 accredited schools offering film programs. Russellville has a population of about 29,057. Median household income is $48,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning film-related role is Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film at a median $48,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Russellville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film programs near Russellville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Russellville 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:

  • 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 Russellville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, AR 40.8 miles from Russellville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,938
Avg net price $16,511/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Harding University

Searcy, AR 79.7 miles from Russellville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,876
Avg net price $22,130/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR 101.7 miles from Russellville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,907
Avg net price $20,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Camden, AR 116.3 miles from Russellville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,376
Avg net price $9,018/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR 145.3 miles from Russellville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,521
Avg net price $7,486/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas film page.

Film Wages Near Russellville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Film and Video Editors $48,480
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $48,680
Producers and Directors $38,820
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Audio and Video Technicians $43,910
Sound Engineering Technicians N/A
Writers and Authors $47,970
Graphic Designers $46,220

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.

Russellville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,057 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,708 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Russellville, AR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering film programs near Russellville. The closest is University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (40.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harding University (79.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in Arkansas are: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film ($48,680), Film and Video Editors ($48,480), Writers and Authors ($47,970). Wages for Russellville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conway instead of Russellville?

Conway, AR is 40.2 miles from Russellville 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 Russellville an affordable place to study film?

Russellville’s median household income of $48,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Russellville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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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Other Programs Available in Russellville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Russellville:

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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