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Photography in California

Photography Schools in California

Jobs for Photography Grads in California

There are 17,400 people in the state and 149,120 people in the nation working in Photography jobs.

Photography Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Photography Jobs in California

Photography grads earn an average of $105,624 in the state and $86,234 nationwide.

Photography Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 34 colleges in California that offer Photography degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,577 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. Undergrads from California pay around $28,024 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,541 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,270 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $15,956 in their first year after graduation. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $36,738 a year in tuition.

#5

Citrus College

Glendora

Undergrads from California pay around $1,204 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,662 a year. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Victor Valley College

Victorville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,565 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,425 a year.

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,951 a year. 100% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

#9

Grossmont College

El Cajon

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,419 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,332 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,560 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.

#11

Cypress College

Cypress

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#13

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,362 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,176 a year in tuition.

#14

Hartnell College

Salinas

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,515 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,404 a year.

#15

Butte College

Oroville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,289 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,336 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,922 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 48% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,648 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 73% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 57%.

#18

Cerritos College

Norwalk

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,194 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

#19

De Anza College

Cupertino

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,412 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,562 a year in tuition.

#20

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,837 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,312 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,298 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

#22

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,848 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,340 a year.

#23

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills

Graduates earn a median salary of $80,351 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,565 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,887 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,181 a year.

#25

Merced College

Merced

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,477 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,194 a year in tuition.

Photography Careers in CA

Some of the careers Photography majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983
Photographers $75,743

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Photography.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Art Studies 18,711
Digital Arts 3,892
Art History 3,557
Visual & Performing Arts 3,333
Art Education 1,860
Acting 1,859
Entertainment & Media Management 982
Commercial Photography 899

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