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#1 #1 Best College for Photography in the U.S. School of Visual Arts New York, NY Overall, the School of Visual Arts is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,220–1,430 Est. Net Price * $59,053 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#2 #2 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Pratt Institute-Main is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,180–1,430 Est. Net Price * $47,326 Median Starting Salary $54,861
#3 #3 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Savannah College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 108 SAT Score 1,060–1,300 Est. Net Price * $45,976 Median Starting Salary $53,969
#4 #4 Best College for Photography in the U.S. The New School New York, NY The New School is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 9,520 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Est. Net Price * $55,480 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#5 #5 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $48,239
#6 #6 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,387 Median Starting Salary $53,431
#7 #7 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $39,600 Median Starting Salary $50,983
#8 #8 Best College for Photography in the U.S. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY SUNY at Purchase College is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 5,750 applications each... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,220–1,360 Est. Net Price * $19,434 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#9 #9 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Cleveland Institute of Art is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 690 applications every... Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $33,395 Median Starting Salary $53,445
#10 #10 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Maryland Institute College of Art is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 970–1,340 Est. Net Price * $43,545 Median Starting Salary $56,250
#11 #11 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $55,225 Median Starting Salary $55,032
#12 #12 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA In general, California College of the Arts is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 940–1,220 Est. Net Price * $47,862 Median Starting Salary $51,893
#13 #13 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $53,617 Median Starting Salary $50,252
#14 #14 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Moore College of Art and Design is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,270 Est. Net Price * $38,204 Median Starting Salary $53,297
#15 #15 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,294 Median Starting Salary $51,475
#16 #16 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH Generally, Columbus College of Art and Design is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $29,238 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#17 #17 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis College of Art and Design is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Est. Net Price * $28,443 Median Starting Salary $52,887
#18 #18 Best College for Photography in the U.S. College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI the College for Creative Studies is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $34,906 Median Starting Salary $55,125
#19 #19 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME Maine College of Art & Design is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 870–1,190 Est. Net Price * $35,395 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#20 #20 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Freed-Hardeman University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,070 applications... Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $18,556 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#21 #21 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI Rhode Island School of Design is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,340–1,520 Est. Net Price * $39,800 Median Starting Salary $55,718
#22 #22 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA In general, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,737 Median Starting Salary $57,230
#23 #23 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $55,752 Median Starting Salary $53,986
#24 #24 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Lesley University Cambridge, MA Lesley University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $32,414 Median Starting Salary $53,463
#25 #25 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $26,649 Median Starting Salary $55,163
#26 #26 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO Kansas City Art Institute is a fairly selective school. The school receives approximately 1,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $29,373 Median Starting Salary $54,644
#27 #27 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Generally, the Art Academy of Cincinnati is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 740–1,170 Est. Net Price * $27,510 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#28 #28 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,210–1,360 Est. Net Price * $13,108 Median Starting Salary $47,101
#29 #29 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $44,616 Median Starting Salary $53,618
#30 #30 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#31 #31 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 118 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $32,043 Median Starting Salary $48,818
#32 #32 Best College for Photography in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $50,724
#33 #33 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Est. Net Price * $14,056 Median Starting Salary $46,980
#34 #34 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $48,915
#35 #35 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,544 Median Starting Salary $49,926
#36 #36 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA California State University-Sacramento is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,596 Median Starting Salary $49,160
#37 #37 Best College for Photography in the U.S. American University Washington, DC American University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Est. Net Price * $41,369 Median Starting Salary $53,620
#38 #38 Best College for Photography in the U.S. John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR John Brown University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $20,997 Median Starting Salary $50,442
#39 #39 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $48,896
#40 #40 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Endicott College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,290 Est. Net Price * $39,496 Median Starting Salary $61,203
#41 #41 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH Generally, the University of Dayton is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $30,590 Median Starting Salary $59,370
#42 #42 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $50,777
#43 #43 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Est. Net Price * $13,521 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#44 #44 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,526 Median Starting Salary $47,863
#45 #45 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA In general, Marywood University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $22,504 Median Starting Salary $55,082
#46 #46 Best College for Photography in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY St- John's University-New York is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $26,052 Median Starting Salary $51,450
#47 #47 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College is a highly selective school. They receive about 2,800 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,400 Est. Net Price * $32,497 Median Starting Salary $56,932
#48 #48 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#49 #49 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $35,827 Median Starting Salary $50,965
#50 #50 Best College for Photography in the U.S. The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Generally, The University of the Arts is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,170 Est. Net Price * $42,467 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#51 #51 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,412 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#52 #52 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Saint Edward's University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $27,193 Median Starting Salary $51,024
#53 #53 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 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,194 Median Starting Salary $52,105
#54 #54 Best College for Photography in the U.S. State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY State University of New York at New Paltz is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,592 Median Starting Salary $50,610
#55 #55 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Generally, Bradley University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $24,053 Median Starting Salary $54,357
#56 #56 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
#57 #57 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,978 Median Starting Salary $50,925
#58 #58 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $51,140
#59 #59 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Spelman College Atlanta, GA Spelman College is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Est. Net Price * $37,085 Median Starting Salary $50,094
#60 #60 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Overall, the University of La Verne is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,290 Est. Net Price * $25,103 Median Starting Salary $49,173
#61 #61 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#62 #62 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Arcadia University Glenside, PA Arcadia University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 6,320 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $54,144
#63 #63 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $50,011
#64 #64 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO Webster University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,290 Est. Net Price * $23,069 Median Starting Salary $49,832
#65 #65 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Generally, Eastern Mennonite University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,540 Est. Net Price * $23,783 Median Starting Salary $53,780
#66 #66 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Carson-Newman University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 2,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,111 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#67 #67 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $18,317 Median Starting Salary $54,279
#68 #68 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Point Park University is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 6,030 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $24,702 Median Starting Salary $52,560
#69 #69 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Carroll University Waukesha, WI In general, Carroll University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $25,485 Median Starting Salary $57,233
#70 #70 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Concordia University-Wisconsin is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $24,485 Median Starting Salary $53,138
#71 #71 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Grand Valley State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $53,529
#72 #72 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $19,700 Median Starting Salary $50,555
#73 #73 Best College for Photography in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY SUNY at Fredonia is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,795 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#74 #74 Best College for Photography in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA California Baptist University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $27,304 Median Starting Salary $51,049
#75 #75 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY In general, Long Island University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Est. Net Price * $25,802 Median Starting Salary $48,134
#76 #76 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Generally, Salem State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $19,277 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#77 #77 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Overall, Sam Houston State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,632 Median Starting Salary $50,730
#78 #78 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Generally, New England College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 820–1,040 Est. Net Price * $29,512 Median Starting Salary $49,548
#79 #79 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Fitchburg State University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 3,080 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,535 Median Starting Salary $53,889
#80 #80 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,161 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#81 #81 Best College for Photography in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Generally, CUNY Queens College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,200 Est. Net Price * $6,434 Median Starting Salary $46,802
#82 #82 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#83 #83 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Generally, Black Hills State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,782 Median Starting Salary $53,553
#84 #84 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $50,173
#85 #85 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Overall, Rhode Island College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 870–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,014 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#86 #86 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME In general, the University of Southern Maine is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,343 Median Starting Salary $49,569
#87 #87 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Texas A&M University-Commerce is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,025 Median Starting Salary $49,669
#88 #88 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $9,119 Median Starting Salary $48,112
#89 #89 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL Barry University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $49,494
#90 #90 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,991 Median Starting Salary $46,813
#91 #91 Best College for Photography in the U.S. University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC Overall, the University of Mount Olive is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,878 Median Starting Salary $50,571
#92 #92 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,525 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#93 #93 Best College for Photography in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY SUNY Buffalo State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,812 Median Starting Salary $51,343
#94 #94 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,089 Median Starting Salary $49,456
#95 #95 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $35,616 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#96 #96 Best College for Photography in the U.S. American Academy of Art College Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $31,818 Median Starting Salary $52,476
#97 #97 Best College for Photography in the U.S. New York Film Academy Burbank, CA Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $47,059 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#98 #98 Best College for Photography in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,747 Median Starting Salary $50,669
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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 1,254 Photography degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 31% percent of whom are men and the other 69% 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 366 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

1,254

Female Students

862 (68%)

Male Students

392 (31%)

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Photography

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

87%

79

1,220–1,430

$59,053

$51,847

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

50%

37

1,180–1,430

$47,326

$54,861

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

82%

108

1,060–1,300

$45,976

$53,969

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

57%

71

1,170–1,370

$55,480

$49,833

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

12%

50

1,470–1,570

$29,499

$48,239

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

95%

61

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$28,387

$53,431

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

67%

60

1,290–1,460

$39,600

$50,983

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

75%

28

1,220–1,360

$19,434

$52,298

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

70%

11

1,080–1,300

$33,395

$53,445

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

80%

15

970–1,340

$43,545

$56,250

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

25%

13

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$55,225

$55,032

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

76%

16

940–1,220

$47,862

$51,893

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

71%

19

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$53,617

$50,252

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