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#1 #1 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Paier College Bridgeport, CT Each year, Paier College awards about 15 degrees to those majoring in Interior Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Commercial and Advertising Art, Mass Communication/Media Studies, and Industrial and Product Design....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 740–880 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#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, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#3 #3 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 107 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,818
#4 #4 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 58 degrees to those majoring in Criminalistics and Criminal Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,951
#5 #5 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 90 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 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 Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, General, and Sustainability Studies. In fact, Colorado Mountain College grants 38 degrees per year to Organizational Leadership majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Each year, Villa Maria College grants about 9 degrees to those majoring in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Music Management, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,023
#8 #8 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL Each year, Daytona State College awards around 193 degrees to students studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Delaware College of Art and Design Wilmington, DE At Delaware College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#10 #10 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI Each year, Washtenaw Community College awards around 239 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE At Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY Each year, Suffolk County Community College awards about 1048 degrees to students studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI At Montcalm Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Photography. In fact, Montcalm Community College awards 79 degrees annually to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 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 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 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, 14 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist every year. view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA Each year, Northern Virginia Community College grants about 1083 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 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 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Each year, the College of the Canyons awards about 493 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
#20 #20 Best College for Photography in the U.S. County College of Morris Randolph, NJ Annually, County College of Morris awards about 215 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 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, 1 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Every year, Cabrillo College awards about 726 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 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 778 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. Merced College Merced, CA At Merced College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. On average, 12 students are awarded a degree in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer annually. view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#27 #27 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Butler County Community College Butler, PA Every year, Butler County Community College grants about 76 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Every year, Santa Fe Community College awards about 17 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#29 #29 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, 35 students are awarded a degree in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#30 #30 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only one major is offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Ventura College Ventura, CA At Ventura College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#32 #32 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA Every year, Harcum College awards around 37 degrees to students studying Child Care Provider/Assistant, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 730–910 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#33 #33 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Dakota College at Bottineau Bottineau, ND Each year, Dakota College at Bottineau grants about 71 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#34 #34 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Delaware County Community College Media, PA At Delaware County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#35 #35 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 456 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#36 #36 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#37 #37 Best College for Photography in the U.S. State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL At State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#38 #38 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#39 #39 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#40 #40 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 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 two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#42 #42 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 819 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#43 #43 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Every year, Miami Dade College awards about 457 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#44 #44 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Napa Valley College Napa, CA Every year, Napa Valley College grants about 76 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 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, 54 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#46 #46 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#47 #47 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Every year, Community College of Philadelphia awards around 311 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#48 #48 Best College for Photography in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#49 #49 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, 16 students are awarded a degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#50 #50 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
#51 #51 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Columbia College Sonora, CA At Columbia College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#52 #52 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Casper College Casper, WY At Casper College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Casper College grants 79 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#53 #53 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA Annually, Virginia Peninsula Community College grants about 125 degrees to students studying Social Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#54 #54 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
#55 #55 Best College for Photography in the U.S. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID At North Idaho College, only three majors are offered: Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#56 #56 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA Every year, the College of San Mateo awards around 154 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#57 #57 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#58 #58 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#59 #59 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Each year, Amarillo College awards about 355 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#60 #60 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
#61 #61 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#62 #62 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% 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 374 Photography degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 29% percent of whom are men and the other 71% 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 107 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

374

Female Students

266 (71%)

Male Students

108 (28%)

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#10 Best College for Photography in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Photography in the U.S.

69%

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#16 Best College for Photography in the U.S.

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