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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 239 degrees to students majoring in Illustration, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Computer Graphics, and Photography....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,210–1,420 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#2 #2 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 129 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 35 SAT Score 1,150–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,861
#3 #3 Best College for Photography in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 230 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Fine and Studio Arts Management, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#4 #4 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 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,969
#5 #5 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,239
#6 #6 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 195 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $50,983
#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 17 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,230
#8 #8 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 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,431
#10 #10 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, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,252
#11 #11 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 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#12 #12 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 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 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 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, Graphic Design, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,297
#14 #14 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, Illustration, and Industrial and Product Design....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,893
#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 45 degrees to students studying Illustration, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Painting, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,887
#16 #16 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 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#17 #17 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, Industrial and Product Design, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 740–880 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#18 #18 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, Fine/Studio Arts, General, and Game and Interactive Media Design. In fact, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design grants 23 degrees every year to graduating Illustration students....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,163
#19 #19 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME Each year, Maine College of Art & Design grants around 21 degrees to those studying Illustration, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Painting, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,190 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#20 #20 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Each year, Cleveland Institute of Art awards about 29 degrees to those studying Illustration, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Painting, and Industrial and Product Design....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,445
#21 #21 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Bible/Biblical Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#22 #22 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Every year, the Art Academy of Cincinnati awards about 11 degrees to those majoring in Design and Visual Communications, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Illustration, Photography, and Painting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 740–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#23 #23 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 Music Management, Business Administration and Management, General, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 800–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,023
#24 #24 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 130 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,818
#25 #25 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 Illustration, Interior Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#26 #26 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Family and Community Services....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,442
#27 #27 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Each year, the University of the Arts awards around 64 degrees to students studying Dance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#28 #28 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, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, and Fine and Studio Arts Management. In fact, SUNY at Purchase College awards 59 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#29 #29 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Each year, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon grants around 137 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,863
#30 #30 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 Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,125
#31 #31 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 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
#32 #32 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, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,669
#33 #33 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 Systems Science and Theory, Illustration, and Computer Graphics. In fact, Rhode Island School of Design awards 92 degrees every year to Systems Science and Theory majors....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $55,718
#34 #34 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Each year, California State University-Sacramento grants about 962 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,160
#35 #35 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, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 469 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
#36 #36 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 82 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,553
#37 #37 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 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 19 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,140
#38 #38 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#39 #39 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 Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,926
#40 #40 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#41 #41 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 957 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,965
#42 #42 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,620
#43 #43 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 112 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,203
#44 #44 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 238 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#45 #45 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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#46 #46 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 Playwriting and Screenwriting. In fact, New York Film Academy awards 105 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#47 #47 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 693 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $46,980
#48 #48 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 79 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,024
#49 #49 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Spelman College grants 63 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
#50 #50 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,011
#51 #51 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Every year, Maryland Institute College of Art grants around 90 degrees to those studying Illustration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,350 Median Starting Salary $56,250
#52 #52 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 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,370
#53 #53 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 172 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Sociology, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,610
#54 #54 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 124 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 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,986
#55 #55 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Bennington College Bennington, VT Every year, Bennington College awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Visual and Performing Arts, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Creative Writing, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,410 Median Starting Salary $56,932
#56 #56 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA Each year, Montserrat College of Art grants around 21 degrees to students majoring in Illustration, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Graphic Design, and Painting....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–850 Median Starting Salary $54,325
#57 #57 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 192 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Education, General, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,173
#58 #58 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 71 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,560
#59 #59 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,776
#60 #60 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Annually, Kansas City Art Institute awards around 31 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, Painting, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,644
#61 #61 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 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 15 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,777
#62 #62 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 169 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,742
#63 #63 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 83 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,357
#64 #64 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 250 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
#65 #65 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 249 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,974
#66 #66 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 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,101
#67 #67 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Each year, Eastern Mennonite University awards around 53 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,780
#68 #68 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. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Public Health, General, and Actuarial Science....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,144
#69 #69 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI Every year, Carroll University awards about 128 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,233
#70 #70 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, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,832
#71 #71 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Divinity/Ministry, Pastoral Studies/Counseling, and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. In fact, Andrews University grants 81 degrees annually to graduating Divinity/Ministry students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Median Starting Salary $52,105
#72 #72 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,279
#73 #73 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Lesley University Cambridge, MA Annually, Lesley University grants about 47 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 Psychology, General, Digital Arts, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,463
#74 #74 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 566 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Median Starting Salary $46,802
#75 #75 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, Criminology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,555
#76 #76 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 252 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,529
#77 #77 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 67 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#78 #78 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Every year, Marymount Manhattan College grants about 56 degrees to students studying Musical Theatre, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Acting, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,773
#79 #79 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, and Graphic Design. In fact, Pacific Northwest College of Art grants 33 degrees annually to Illustration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,618
#80 #80 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, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,730
#81 #81 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA At Fitchburg State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,889
#82 #82 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#83 #83 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,049
#84 #84 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Every year, Carson-Newman University grants around 50 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#85 #85 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Annually, Aquinas College awards about 45 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $54,532
#86 #86 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Morningside University Sioux City, IA At Morningside University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,543
#87 #87 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,925
#88 #88 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#89 #89 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 7 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,494
#90 #90 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Annually, Grand View University grants about 41 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $53,253
#91 #91 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 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,173
#92 #92 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 155 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#93 #93 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 121 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#94 #94 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Every year, the University of Southern Maine awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $49,569
#95 #95 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 108 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,037
#96 #96 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $49,669
#97 #97 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,343
#98 #98 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 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,813
#99 #99 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 35 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $49,548
#100 #100 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 380 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, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 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 1,145 Photography degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 32% percent of whom are men and the other 68% 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 323 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

1,145

Female Students

784 (68%)

Male Students

361 (31%)

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

93%

79

1,210–1,420

$51,847

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

73%

35

1,150–1,400

$54,861

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

83%

53

1,170–1,370

$49,833

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

84%

93

1,080–1,280

$53,969

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

9%

39

1,490–1,560

$48,239

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

67%

58

1,280–1,460

$50,983

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

76%

17

990–1,180

$57,230

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

100%

30

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$51,847

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

75%

44

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$53,431

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

76%

22

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$50,252

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

26%

14

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$55,032

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

92%

42

1,040–1,310

$51,475

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

61%

4

1,070–1,270

$53,297

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

91%

13

940–1,220

$51,893

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

48%

5

1,170–1,380

$52,887

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

72%

9

1,010–1,240