Bachelor’s Degrees in Photography
Education Levels of Photography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,159 people earned their bachelor's degree in photography. This makes it the 225th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in photography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,159 |
| Associate Degree | 374 |
| Basic Certificate | 255 |
| Master’s Degree | 215 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 103 |
Earnings of Photography Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for photography majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in photography. About 68.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 363 |
| Women | 796 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of photography bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 |
| White | 596 |
| International Students | 119 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 119 |
Most Popular Photography Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 127 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in photography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for photography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from SNHU. About 68% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Savannah College of Art and Design is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from SCAD. About 77% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
School of Visual Arts is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from SVA. Of these students, 72% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from RIT. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The New School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in photography. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from New School University. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Columbia College Chicago is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Columbia. Of these students, 59% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from VCU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Academy of Art University. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 47% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from NYU. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Texas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in photography. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Texas State. About 73% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 74% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purchase College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Purchase College. About 73% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbus College of Art and Design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,125 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from CCAD. Of these students, 100% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in photography. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from NAU. About 79% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Sacramento is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Sac State. Of these students, 43% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of the Arts is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from UArts. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Houston is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from UH. Of these students, 62% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Art Center College of Design is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in photography. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Art Center College of Design. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Lesley University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in photography. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in photography from Lesley.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to photography that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 5,517 |
| Film Studies | 4,687 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 1,267 |
| Documentary Production | 34 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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