Best Photography colleges in the U.S. 2023

Do you have the ability to take any old random thing and turn it into a photographic work of art? Are you the person who takes a camera everywhere you go because you're fascinated with the idea of forever capturing the human journey? If you answered "yes", or even thought a confident "maybe", a degree in photography is definitely for you. Photographers must be more than creative; they must have a thorough understanding of the subject and the equipment. As a photography student, you will learn the basics of photography: the history of photography, lighting and composition, how to capture objects in motion, equipment operation and maintenance, and the use of computer applications to enhance images. Because the technology world is constantly changing, successful photography students must learn how to adapt to the changes. What you learn while earning your degree should complement your current photography knowledge.

You can go to school to become a photography generalist or you can have a specialty such as photojournalism, digital media, or portraits. Make sure to do in-depth research to find the school that best fits your goals. Keep in mind that fine arts specialty schools are typically more competitive than liberal arts colleges and typically require a strong portfolio. Most entry-level positions in photography require a bachelor's degree, while some technical positions may only require an associate degree; teaching photography generally requires a master's degree.

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Best Photography colleges in the U.S. for 2023

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Washington University in St Louis offers 1 Photography degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2020, 1 Photography students graduated with students earning 1 Bachelor's degree.

Texas Christian University offers 1 Photography degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

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University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers 2 Photography degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 6 Photography students graduated with students earning 3 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Master's degrees.

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers 1 Photography degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 11 Photography students graduated with students earning 11 Bachelor's degrees.

New York University
New York, NY

New York University offers 1 Photography degree programs. It's a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 41 Photography students graduated with students earning 41 Bachelor's degrees.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

University of Houston offers 1 Photography degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 10 Photography students graduated with students earning 10 Bachelor's degrees.

University of Oregon offers 1 Photography degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 3 Photography students graduated with students earning 3 Bachelor's degrees.

Fashion Institute of Technology offers 2 Photography degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 3 Photography students graduated with students earning 3 Certificates.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University offers 2 Photography degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2020, 11 Photography students graduated with students earning 10 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
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Purdue University-Main Campus offers 1 Photography degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 1 Photography students graduated with students earning 1 Bachelor's degree.

List of all Photography colleges in the U.S.

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Washington University in St Louis Logo Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO
5/5
15 : 1 15,449
Texas Christian University Logo Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
5/5
16 : 1 11,379
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Logo University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
3/5
23 : 1 48,149
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Logo University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
4/5
22 : 1 52,679
New York University Logo New York University New York, NY
5/5
17 : 1 52,775