Photography Associate Degrees
There are 193 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Photography.
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Education Levels of Photography Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,066 students earned theirPhotography majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Photography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 136 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 380 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,134 |
| Master’s Degree | 382 |
Earnings of Photography Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Photography of $35,590 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,545 |
| 4 years | $35,590 |
| 5 years | $41,647 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Photography Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 258 colleges that offer a associate degree in Photography. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Photography students seeking a associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
School of Visual Arts is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Photography. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Film Academy is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Photography that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 9,544 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 5,777 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 1,452 |
| Documentary Production | 88 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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