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Photography in California

Photography Schools in California

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

In this state, Photography is the 217th most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Photography Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 58

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of photography majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.5%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.1%
  • Other Races: 16.2%
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Jobs for Photography Grads in California

15,770 people in the state and 143,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to photography.

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Wages for Photography Jobs in California

A typical salary for a photography grad in the state is $52,720, compared to a typical salary of $42,770 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer photography degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 5.08 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $51,386. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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Photography Careers in CA

Some of the careers photography majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Photographers -4% $46,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film & Video Production 448
Film Studies 250
Documentary Production 6
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 2

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