Best Film Schools Near Inkster, MI (2026)

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

Inkster, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $53,350 to $66,014 per year for indexed programs. Inkster has a population of about 25,602. Median household income is $39,632 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning film-related role is Special Effects Artists and Animators at a median $86,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Inkster

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

Dearborn, MI 4.6 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 7.8 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 13.3 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 13.7 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
34.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,860
Avg net price $34,617/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 16.2 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 21.5 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 26.8 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 63.8 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film Wages Near Inkster

Inkster is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Film and Video Editors $63,790 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $63,599
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $57,690 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $57,517
Producers and Directors $76,290 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $76,062
Special Effects Artists and Animators $86,630 MI statewide $86,371
Audio and Video Technicians $62,910 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $62,722
Sound Engineering Technicians $54,900 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $54,736
Writers and Authors $75,760 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $75,533
Graphic Designers $60,210 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,030

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.

Inkster at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,602 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,632 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Inkster, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering film programs near Inkster. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (16.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles near Inkster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying film-related roles near Inkster are: Special Effects Artists and Animators ($86,630), Producers and Directors ($76,290), Writers and Authors ($75,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dearborn Heights instead of Inkster?

Dearborn Heights, MI is 2.5 miles from Inkster 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 Inkster an affordable place to study film?

Inkster’s median household income of $39,632 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Inkster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Inkster

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

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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