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Photography in New York

Photography Schools in New York

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

In this state, Photography is the 160th most popular major out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Photography Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 324
Master’s Degree 62
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of photography majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Photography Grads in New York

In this state, there are 15,620 people employed in jobs related to a photography degree, compared to 143,870 nationwide.

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Wages for Photography Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a photography grad in the state is $53,150, compared to a typical salary of $42,770 nationwide.

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

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $56,457. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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The New School

New York
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at New School University. 92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at RIT. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,462. 100% of the teachers are full time. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 14% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

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Purchase College

Purchase
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. A typical student attending Purchase College will pay a net price of $19,598.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,680. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at SUNY New Paltz. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

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Nassau Community College

Garden City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,864 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,321. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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Photography Careers in NY

Some of the careers photography majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Photographers -6% $43,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Film & Video Production 1,023
Film Studies 495
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 94
Documentary Production 9

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