Best Film Schools Near Sunbury, PA (2026)

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

Sunbury, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $41,790 per year for indexed programs. Sunbury has a population of about 9,643. Median household income is $48,509 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning film-related role is Writers and Authors at a median $77,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Sunbury

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

Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA 28.8 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,210
Avg net price $19,140/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA 49.8 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,064
Avg net price $26,502/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 56.4 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA 61.4 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,124
Avg net price $36,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 63.3 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA 69.4 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,107
Avg net price $28,905/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA 74.7 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,517
Avg net price $31,490/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lafayette College

Easton, PA 83.3 miles from Sunbury
  • 4 year
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,410
Avg net price $34,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Film Wages Near Sunbury

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Film and Video Editors N/A
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $51,760
Producers and Directors $75,460
Special Effects Artists and Animators $71,760
Audio and Video Technicians $56,890
Sound Engineering Technicians $49,490
Writers and Authors $77,410
Graphic Designers $60,730

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.

Sunbury at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 9,643 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,509 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Sunbury, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering film programs near Sunbury. The closest is Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA (28.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Franklin and Marshall College (61.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Writers and Authors ($77,410), Producers and Directors ($75,460), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($71,760). Wages for Sunbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milton instead of Sunbury?

Milton, PA is 10.7 miles from Sunbury 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 Sunbury an affordable place to study film?

Sunbury’s median household income of $48,509 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sunbury while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Sunbury

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

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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