3 Best Film schools in South Carolina [2026 Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in South Carolina ranked based on their research performance in Cinematography. A graph of 437 citations received by 107 academic papers made by 3 universities in South Carolina was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. Clemson University

Clemson

For Cinematography

#75 in the United States

#91 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 38%
Average SAT: 1325
Average ACT: 30
Receiving Aid: 86%

2. University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia

For Cinematography

#102 in the United States

#122 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Average SAT: 1270
Average ACT: 29
Receiving Aid: 94%

3. College of Charleston

Charleston

For Cinematography

#205 in the United States

#237 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Average SAT: 1225
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 95%

Closest to South Carolina states to learn Cinematography

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
North Carolina	9	28
Georgia	6	36
Virginia	8	39
Tennessee	5	55
Kentucky	3	178
Alabama	2	179
District of Columbia	4	86
Florida	8	11
Maryland	7	72
Ohio	8	18
Indiana	7	40
Pennsylvania	22	6
New Jersey	6	33
Illinois	10	12
Louisiana	2	71
Connecticut	5	17
New York	35	1
Missouri	3	69
Rhode Island	3	91
Michigan	6	7
Massachusetts	18	24
Vermont	2	57
Iowa	2	27
Wisconsin	3	5
Kansas	2	44
Maine	3	62
Minnesota	2	47
Texas	12	10
Colorado	3	64
Utah	3	136
Arizona	3	31
California	24	2
Oregon	4	139
Washington	4	16