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Photography in California

Photography Schools in California

333 Photography students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Photography is the 230th most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Photography Majors in California

Photography majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 118
Associate Degree 82
Master’s Degree 58
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 54
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21

Gender Distribution

In California, a photography major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of photography majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.5%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.1%
  • Other Races: 16.2%
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Jobs for Photography Grads in California

15,770 people in the state and 143,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to photography.

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Wages for Photography Jobs in California

A typical salary for a photography grad in the state is $52,720, compared to a typical salary of $42,770 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer photography degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,263. 83% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $51,386. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,911.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The full-time teacher rate is 6%.

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#6

Citrus College

Glendora
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,076.

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#9

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,573 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,212. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#9

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. 29% of the teachers are full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Photography Careers in CA

Some of the careers photography majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Photographers -4% $46,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to photography.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film & Video Production 1,727
Film Studies 1,592
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 303
Documentary Production 6

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