Best Film Schools Near Weirton, WV (2026)

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

Weirton, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering film programs, with tuition ranging from $19,450 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Weirton has a population of about 18,785. Median household income is $56,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning film-related role is Writers and Authors at a median $64,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Weirton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film programs near Weirton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Weirton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Film Wages Near Weirton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Film and Video Editors $48,440
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $43,390
Producers and Directors $46,660
Special Effects Artists and Animators $60,940
Audio and Video Technicians $46,590
Sound Engineering Technicians N/A
Writers and Authors $64,410
Graphic Designers $40,350

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.

Weirton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,785 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,699 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Weirton, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering film programs near Weirton. The closest is Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA (29.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Douglas Education Center (39.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in West Virginia are: Writers and Authors ($64,410), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($60,940), Film and Video Editors ($48,440). Wages for Weirton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Liverpool instead of Weirton?

East Liverpool, OH is 15.7 miles from Weirton 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 Weirton an affordable place to study film?

Weirton’s median household income of $56,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Weirton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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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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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