Photography Master’s Degrees
There are 193 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Photography.
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Education Levels of Photography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,066 people 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 | 380 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,134 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 382 |
Earnings of Photography Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Photography of $35,590 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Photography students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Photography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 258 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Photography. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Photography students seeking a master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 269 master's degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's 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 master's degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. This school awarded 54 master's 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 University is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. This school awarded 44 master's 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.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. This school awarded 33 master's 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 master's degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cabrillo College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Photography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. This school awarded 21 master's 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.
Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's 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.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Photography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Photography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. This school awarded 19 master's 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.
Syracuse University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Photography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Photography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Photography that also offer master’s 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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