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#1 #1 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH At Southern New Hampshire University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 119 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,818
#2 #2 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#3 #3 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 55 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,951
#4 #4 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Every year, Carson-Newman University grants around 40 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#5 #5 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO At Colorado Mountain College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, and Sustainability Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 89 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA Each year, Northern Virginia Community College grants about 760 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#8 #8 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY Each year, Suffolk County Community College awards about 950 degrees to students studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Every year, Cabrillo College awards about 732 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI At Montcalm Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL Each year, Daytona State College awards around 167 degrees to students studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Applied Engineering, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA At Modesto Junior College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Typically, 10 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE At Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Dakota College at Bottineau Bottineau, ND Each year, Dakota College at Bottineau grants about 69 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cypress College Cypress, CA At Cypress College, only one major is offered: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Typically, 5 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PA At Luzerne County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Every year, Miami Dade College awards about 414 degrees to those studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI At Grand Rapids Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA At Citrus College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Each year, the College of the Canyons awards about 527 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 Best College for Photography in the U.S. County College of Morris Randolph, NJ Annually, County College of Morris awards about 195 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ At Chandler-Gilbert Community College, only one major is offered: Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Nassau Community College Garden City, NY Annually, Nassau Community College grants around 713 degrees to students studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#25 #25 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#27 #27 Best College for Photography in the U.S. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID At North Idaho College, only two majors are offered: Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Butler County Community College Butler, PA Every year, Butler County Community College grants about 97 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#29 #29 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD At the College of Southern Maryland, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#30 #30 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Every year, Community College of Philadelphia awards around 331 degrees to students majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA At Harrisburg Area Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#32 #32 Best College for Photography in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#33 #33 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Mott Community College Flint, MI At Mott Community College, only one major is offered: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Usually, 43 students are awarded a degree in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#34 #34 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN At Dakota County Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Electrician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#35 #35 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only two majors are offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#36 #36 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA At Santa Ana College, only one major is offered: Occupational Therapist Assistant. Usually, 19 students are awarded a degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#37 #37 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA Every year, Harcum College awards around 28 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 730–910 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#38 #38 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL At Pensacola State College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and......view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#39 #39 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Each year, Amarillo College awards about 342 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#40 #40 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#41 #41 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO At Pikes Peak State College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Medical......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#42 #42 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Merced College Merced, CA At Merced College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. On average, 11 students are awarded a degree in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer annually. view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#43 #43 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#44 #44 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA At Monterey Peninsula College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#45 #45 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 59 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#46 #46 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA At Chabot College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#47 #47 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#48 #48 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA At Rio Hondo College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#49 #49 Best College for Photography in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
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About Photography

A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, and digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects.

Of the 380 Photography degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 35% percent of whom are men and the other 65% percent are women. Did you know that New Hampshire has more students being granted a degree in Photography than any other state? In fact, New Hampshire granted 119 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Photography is $38,000.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

380

Female Students

248 (65%)

Male Students

132 (34%)

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