Best Photography Colleges in California
We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in California that offer Photography degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 46 Photography schools located within California. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best Photography Colleges in California for 2019
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| 1 | Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA |
Academy of Art University offers 4 Photography Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 212 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 87 Bachelor's degrees, 69 Master's degrees, 56 Associate's degrees. |
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| 2 | University of La Verne | La Verne, CA |
University of La Verne offers 1 Photography Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 8 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 8 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 3 | California Baptist University | Riverside, CA |
California Baptist University offers 1 Photography Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. |
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| 4 | California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
California State University-Sacramento offers 2 Photography Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 39 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 39 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 60 Reviews | ||
| 5 | Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA |
Art Center College of Design offers 1 Photography Degree program. It's a small private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 44 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 44 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 6 | Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA |
Pacific Union College offers 3 Photography Degree programs. It's a small private university in a outlying rural. In 2015, 2 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 2 Bachelor's degrees. |
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| 7 | Foothill College | Los Altos Hills, CA |
Foothill College offers 2 Photography Degree programs. It's a large public college in a large suburb. In 2015, 8 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 4 Certificates degrees, and 4 Associate's degrees. |
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| 8 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA |
California Institute of the Arts offers 3 Photography Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 15 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 9 Master's degrees, 6 Bachelor's degrees. |
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| 9 | De Anza College | Cupertino, CA |
De Anza College offers 1 Photography Degree program. It's a very large public college in a small city. In 2015, 5 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 5 Associate's degrees. |
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| 10 | Butte College | Oroville, CA |
Butte College offers 2 Photography Degree programs. It's a large public college in a far away rural. In 2015, 15 students graduated in the study area of Photography with students earning 15 Certificates degrees. |
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List of all Photography Colleges in California
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA |
4/5
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22 : 1 | 13,800 |
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University of La Verne La Verne, CA |
5/5
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21 : 1 | 8,334 |
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California Baptist University Riverside, CA |
5/5
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22 : 1 | 8,541 |
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California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA |
2/5
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31 : 1 | 30,284 |
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Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 2,133 |
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Pacific Union College Angwin, CA |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 1,555 |
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Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA |
1/5
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47 : 1 | 15,448 |
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California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA |
5/5
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8 : 1 | 1,448 |
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De Anza College Cupertino, CA |
1/5
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51 : 1 | 22,512 |
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Butte College Oroville, CA |
1/5
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32 : 1 | 11,669 |
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College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA |
1/5
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48 : 1 | 18,437 |
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Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA |
1/5
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46 : 1 | 27,050 |
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Moorpark College Moorpark, CA |
1/5
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51 : 1 | 14,027 |
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California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA |
5/5
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8 : 1 | 1,975 |
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Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA |
1/5
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45 : 1 | 13,183 |
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Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA |
1/5
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37 : 1 | 22,411 |
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Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA |
1/5
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53 : 1 | 22,140 |
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Cypress College Cypress, CA |
1/5
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44 : 1 | 16,187 |
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Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA |
1/5
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42 : 1 | 19,552 |
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Ohlone College Fremont, CA |
1/5
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41 : 1 | 10,193 |
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Las Positas College Livermore, CA |
1/5
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44 : 1 | 8,912 |
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Cabrillo College Aptos, CA |
1/5
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41 : 1 | 13,086 |
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Ventura College Ventura, CA |
1/5
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50 : 1 | 12,989 |
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA |
1/5
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30 : 1 | 15,010 |
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Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA |
1/5
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67 : 1 | 29,808 |
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California Schools offering online Photography degrees
Online Photography degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 212 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Photography degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.
| School Name | Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
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| Academy of Art University | 0 | 56 | 87 | 69 | 0 |
| San Joaquin Delta College | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 2 Associate's
- 1 Bachelor's
- 1 Master's
What Photography degree programs were earned in California?
| Degree Level | Program Length | Colleges | Graduates |
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| Associate's | 2-year Length | 36 Colleges | 155 Graduates |
| Bachelor's | 4-year Length | 11 Colleges | 290 Graduates |
| Certificates | < 1 year Length | 25 Colleges | 136 Graduates |
| Master's | 1+ years Length | 6 Colleges | 119 Graduates |