Best Film Schools Near Sedalia, MO (2026)

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

Sedalia, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering film programs. Sedalia has a population of about 21,869. Median household income is $50,668 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning film-related role is Producers and Directors at a median $66,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Sedalia

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

Columbia, MO 51.5 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Stephens College

Columbia, MO 52.2 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,071
Avg net price $23,459/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 76.0 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO 76.3 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
30.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,032
Avg net price $27,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 104.0 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO 110.4 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,647
Avg net price $13,251/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 147.4 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,278
Avg net price $19,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 156.1 miles from Sedalia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,876
Avg net price $27,047/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film Wages Near Sedalia

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Film and Video Editors $57,950
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film N/A
Producers and Directors $66,460
Special Effects Artists and Animators $65,470
Audio and Video Technicians $50,680
Sound Engineering Technicians $61,750
Writers and Authors $58,140
Graphic Designers $56,750

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.

Sedalia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,869 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,668 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Sedalia, MO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering film programs near Sedalia. The closest is University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, MO (51.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas City Art Institute (76.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in Missouri are: Producers and Directors ($66,460), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($65,470), Sound Engineering Technicians ($61,750). Wages for Sedalia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Warrensburg instead of Sedalia?

Warrensburg, MO is 26.9 miles from Sedalia 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 Sedalia an affordable place to study film?

Sedalia’s median household income of $50,668 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sedalia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Sedalia

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

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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