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#1 #1 Best College for Photography in the U.S. School of Visual Arts New York, NY Each year, the School of Visual Arts awards about 290 degrees to students majoring in Illustration, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,190–1,490 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#2 #2 Best College for Photography in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 248 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#3 #3 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA At Savannah College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Illustration, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,969
#4 #4 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 143 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Graphic Design, Industrial and Product Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,861
#5 #5 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 208 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $50,983
#6 #6 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,239
#7 #7 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA At Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the three most popular college majors students study are Illustration, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,230
#8 #8 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 236 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,431
#9 #9 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI At the College for Creative Studies, the most popular majors students study are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,125
#10 #10 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 31 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#11 #11 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Each year, Cleveland Institute of Art awards about 34 degrees to those studying Illustration, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator, and Industrial......view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,445
#12 #12 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,475
#13 #13 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Annually, Moore College of Art and Design awards around 22 degrees to students majoring in Illustration, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Digital Arts, Interior Design, and Fashion/Apparel Design....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,297
#14 #14 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH At Columbus College of Art & Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Commercial and Advertising Art....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#15 #15 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN Each year, Minneapolis College of Art and Design grants about 54 degrees to students studying Illustration, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,887
#16 #16 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA At California Institute of the Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Acting, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#17 #17 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME Each year, Maine College of Art & Design grants around 20 degrees to those studying Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Illustration, Painting, and Photography....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 870–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#18 #18 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Every year, Maryland Institute College of Art grants around 98 degrees to those studying Illustration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $56,250
#19 #19 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO At Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Interior Design, Illustration, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#20 #20 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#21 #21 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA At Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students study are Illustration, Graphic Design, and Game and Interactive Media Design. In fact, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design grants 24 degrees every year to graduating Illustration students....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,163
#22 #22 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI At Rhode Island School of Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Systems Science and Theory, and Computer Graphics. In fact, Rhode Island School of Design awards 101 degrees every year to Illustration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $55,718
#23 #23 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA At the Art Center College of Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Engineering-Related Fields, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,252
#24 #24 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Lesley University Cambridge, MA Annually, Lesley University grants about 46 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Digital Arts, Psychology, General, and Art Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,463
#25 #25 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 150 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,818
#26 #26 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Every year, the Art Academy of Cincinnati awards about 16 degrees to those majoring in Illustration, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Design and Visual Communications, General, Painting, and Sculpture....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 740–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#27 #27 Best College for Photography in the U.S. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY At SUNY at Purchase College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Communication, General, Dance, and General. In fact, SUNY at Purchase College awards 57 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#28 #28 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR At Pacific Northwest College of Art, the most popular majors students pursue are Illustration, Digital Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, and General. In fact, Pacific Northwest College of Art grants 26 degrees annually to Illustration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,618
#29 #29 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,965
#30 #30 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#31 #31 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Annually, Ringling College of Art and Design awards around 139 degrees to those studying Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,986
#32 #32 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Each year, California State University-Sacramento grants about 996 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,160
#33 #33 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA At California College of the Arts, the most popular majors students study are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Graphics, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,893
#34 #34 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New York Film Academy Burbank, CA At New York Film Academy, the most popular majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Acting, and Photography. In fact, New York Film Academy awards 107 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#35 #35 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 452 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,140
#36 #36 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 533 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,669
#37 #37 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,520 Median Starting Salary $49,926
#38 #38 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,896
#39 #39 Best College for Photography in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $53,620
#40 #40 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,217
#41 #41 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 253 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,200–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#42 #42 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 129 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Median Starting Salary $61,203
#43 #43 Best College for Photography in the U.S. John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR Annually, John Brown University grants around 34 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Family and Community Services, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,442
#44 #44 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#45 #45 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 177 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,370
#46 #46 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Spelman College Atlanta, GA At Spelman College, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Spelman College grants 89 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,094
#47 #47 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#48 #48 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,101
#49 #49 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,832
#50 #50 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $46,980
#51 #51 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 55 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,553
#52 #52 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 85 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,024
#53 #53 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Bob Jones University Greenville, SC At Bob Jones University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering, and General. In fact, Bob Jones University grants 77 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,435
#54 #54 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 57 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#55 #55 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Annually, Kansas City Art Institute awards around 40 degrees to those studying Illustration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Graphic Design, and Ceramic Arts and Ceramics....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,644
#56 #56 Best College for Photography in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 213 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,450
#57 #57 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 91 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,357
#58 #58 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 159 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,742
#59 #59 Best College for Photography in the U.S. State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Annually, State University of New York at New Paltz awards about 145 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, English Language and Literature, General, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,610
#60 #60 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 532 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,777
#61 #61 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,251
#62 #62 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Arcadia University Glenside, PA Every year, Arcadia University grants around 66 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,144
#63 #63 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI Every year, Carroll University awards about 104 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,233
#64 #64 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Every year, Marymount Manhattan College grants about 60 degrees to students studying Musical Theatre, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Acting, Psychology, General, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,773
#65 #65 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion awards 88 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,011
#66 #66 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 155 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Organizational Leadership, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,173
#67 #67 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,049
#68 #68 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Andrews University grants 29 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,105
#69 #69 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 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#70 #70 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Franklin College Franklin, IN Annually, Franklin College awards around 20 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,846
#71 #71 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Grace College and Theological Seminary grants 45 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,279
#72 #72 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Southern Adventist University grants 77 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,288
#73 #73 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 63 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,560
#74 #74 Best College for Photography in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY At SUNY at Fredonia, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Music Teacher Education, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 50 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#75 #75 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 278 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,529
#76 #76 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 438 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#77 #77 Best College for Photography in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Queens College awards 560 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Median Starting Salary $46,802
#78 #78 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Each year, Pacific Union College awards around 55 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,575
#79 #79 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Every year, Middle Tennessee State University grants about 402 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#80 #80 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,555
#81 #81 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 143 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,925
#82 #82 Best College for Photography in the U.S. La Sierra University Riverside, CA Each year, La Sierra University grants around 52 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,018
#83 #83 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Each year, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon grants around 133 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,863
#84 #84 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,730
#85 #85 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,494
#86 #86 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,173
#87 #87 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 134 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Accounting, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#88 #88 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $49,548
#89 #89 Best College for Photography in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY At SUNY Buffalo State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,343
#90 #90 Best College for Photography in the U.S. East Texas A&M University Commerce, TX At East Texas A&M University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies. In fact, East Texas A&M University grants 334 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,669
#91 #91 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,813
#92 #92 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#93 #93 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,456
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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 1,116 Photography degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 35% percent of whom are men and the other 65% percent are women. Did you know that New York has more students being granted a degree in Photography than any other state? In fact, New York granted 301 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Photography degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Photography majors include Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Photographers . However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Photography can prepare you for are Photographers, Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Photography majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Photography majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,116

Female Students

725 (64%)

Male Students

391 (35%)

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

93%

61

1,190–1,490

$51,847

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

63%

58

1,170–1,370

$49,833

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

83%

78

1,060–1,290

$53,969

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

73%

26

1,160–1,400

$54,861

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

67%

63

1,310–1,460

$50,983

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

9%

50

1,490–1,560

$48,239

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

76%

20

990–1,180

$57,230

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

89%

56

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$53,431

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

92%

16

990–1,210

$55,125

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

60%

15

1,010–1,230

$53,676

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

61%

6

1,050–1,310

$53,445

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

93%

44

1,020–1,280

$51,475

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

56%

4

1,200–1,390

$53,297

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

68%

9

970–1,190

$55,105

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

48%

7

1,090–1,340

$52,887

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

32%

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