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#1 #1 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Southern New Hampshire University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $32,043 Median Starting Salary $48,818
#2 #2 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Andrews University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,194 Median Starting Salary $52,105
#3 #3 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Overall, Villa Maria College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 730–1,050 Est. Net Price * $14,576 Median Starting Salary $49,023
#4 #4 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,205 Median Starting Salary $45,951
#5 #5 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northern Vermont University Johnson, VT Overall, Northern Vermont University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,130 Est. Net Price * $15,546 Median Starting Salary $52,116
#6 #6 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Delaware College of Art and Design Wilmington, DE Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $34,641 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#7 #7 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,674 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#8 #8 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $35,616 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Overall, Pacific Union College is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $21,841 Median Starting Salary $53,575
#10 #10 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Dakota College at Bottineau Bottineau, ND Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,946 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#11 #11 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,684 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,275 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#13 #13 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,371 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#14 #14 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,092 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#15 #15 Best College for Photography in the U.S. County College of Morris Randolph, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,534 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#16 #16 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,493 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#17 #17 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,940 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,109 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#19 #19 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,816 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,013 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,991 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#22 #22 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,339 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#23 #23 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,478 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Mott Community College Flint, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,071 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#25 #25 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,629 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,777 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#27 #27 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Nassau Community College Garden City, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,575 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,904 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#29 #29 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,977 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#30 #30 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,359 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#31 #31 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,651 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#32 #32 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Ventura College Ventura, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,111 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#33 #33 Best College for Photography in the U.S. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,914 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#34 #34 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,716 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#35 #35 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,059 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#36 #36 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,279 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#37 #37 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,305 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#38 #38 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,812 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#39 #39 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,978 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#40 #40 Best College for Photography in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,621 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#41 #41 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA Harcum College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 730–910 Est. Net Price * $23,435 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#42 #42 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,584 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#43 #43 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,992 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#44 #44 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,099 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#45 #45 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,185 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#46 #46 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Butler County Community College Butler, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,328 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#47 #47 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Casper College Casper, WY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,451 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#48 #48 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,031 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#49 #49 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,111 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#50 #50 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,650 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#51 #51 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,605 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#52 #52 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,398 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#53 #53 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,700 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#54 #54 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#55 #55 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Housatonic Community College Bridgeport, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,148 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#56 #56 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Napa Valley College Napa, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $17,548 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#57 #57 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Delaware County Community College Media, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,812 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#58 #58 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,849 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#59 #59 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,903 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#60 #60 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,213 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#61 #61 Best College for Photography in the U.S. State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,451 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#62 #62 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,360 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#63 #63 Best College for Photography in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,869 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 367 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 91 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Photography is $38,000.

Popularity of Photography Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Photography majors is Photographers. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Photography can prepare you for is Photographers.

Top Paying Careers

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Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

367

Female Students

238 (64%)

Male Students

129 (35%)

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Photography

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

96%

91

870–1,060

$32,043

$48,818

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

91%

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1,080–1,350

$24,194

$52,105

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

78%

2

730–1,050

$14,576

$49,023

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

34%

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$9,205

$45,951

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

73%

3

920–1,130

$15,546

$52,116

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

57%

3

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$34,641

$51,847

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

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$5,674

$51,847

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

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$35,616

$51,847

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

48%

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990–1,190

$21,841

$53,575

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

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$9,946

$51,847

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

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$3,684

$51,847

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

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$6,275

$51,847

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

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$4,371

$51,847

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