Best Film Schools Near Vicksburg, MS (2026)

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

Vicksburg, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering film programs. Vicksburg has a population of about 20,944. Median household income is $42,484 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning film-related role is Writers and Authors at a median $54,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Vicksburg

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

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS 41.9 miles from Vicksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,440
Avg net price $15,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS 161.5 miles from Vicksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film Wages Near Vicksburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Film and Video Editors $50,410
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $49,920
Producers and Directors $48,100
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Audio and Video Technicians $43,500
Sound Engineering Technicians N/A
Writers and Authors $54,180
Graphic Designers $45,640

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.

Vicksburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,944 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,484 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Vicksburg, MS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering film programs near Vicksburg. The closest is Belhaven University in Jackson, MS (41.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Belhaven University (41.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in Mississippi are: Writers and Authors ($54,180), Film and Video Editors ($50,410), Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film ($49,920). Wages for Vicksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Vicksburg?

Clinton, MS is 32.0 miles from Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg an affordable place to study film?

Vicksburg’s median household income of $42,484 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vicksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Vicksburg

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

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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