Best Film Schools Near Reno, NV (2026)

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

Reno, Nevada has 1 accredited school offering film programs. Reno has a population of about 268,959. Median household income is $78,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning film-related role is Special Effects Artists and Animators at a median $105,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Reno

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

Las Vegas, NV 350.1 miles from Reno
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,037
Avg net price $10,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Nevada State University

Henderson, NV 364.1 miles from Reno
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,166
Avg net price $14,068/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Film Wages Near Reno

Reno is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Film and Video Editors $64,220 Reno, NV $63,584
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $62,110 NV statewide $61,495
Producers and Directors $62,720 Reno, NV $62,099
Special Effects Artists and Animators $105,240 Reno, NV $104,198
Audio and Video Technicians $52,300 Reno, NV $51,782
Sound Engineering Technicians $84,570 NV statewide $83,733
Writers and Authors $63,910 NV statewide $63,277
Graphic Designers $56,160 Reno, NV $55,604

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.

Reno at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 268,959 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $78,448 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.0 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Reno, NV?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering film programs near Reno. The closest is Sierra College in Rocklin, CA (89.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sierra College (89.9 miles).

What are the highest-paying film roles near Reno?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying film-related roles near Reno are: Special Effects Artists and Animators ($105,240), Sound Engineering Technicians ($84,570), Film and Video Editors ($64,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sparks instead of Reno?

Sparks, NV is 7.4 miles from Reno 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 Reno an affordable place to study film?

Reno’s median household income of $78,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reno while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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 Reno

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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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