Master’s Degrees in Photography
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Photography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 209 people earned their master's degree in photography. This earns it the #378 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in photography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 209 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Photography Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for photography students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in photography. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 79 |
| Women | 130 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of photography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Photography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in photography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for photography students seekinga master's degree is Academy of Art University. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in photography from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 53% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of Visual Arts. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in photography from SVA. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Savannah College of Art and Design is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in photography. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in photography from SCAD. About 72% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryland Institute College of Art is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in photography. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in photography from MICA. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The New School is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in photography. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in photography from New School University. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in photography. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in photography from CalArts. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in photography from Yale. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York Film Academy. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,365 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in photography from New York Film Academy. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lesley University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in photography. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,514 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in photography from Lesley. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in photography. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in photography from RIT.
The 11th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hartford. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,851 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in photography from UHart. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Atlantic University College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in photography from Atlantic University College.
Rhode Island School of Design comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in photography. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,435 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in photography from RISD. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia College Chicago. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,209 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in photography from Columbia. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for photography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cranbrook Academy of Art. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in photography from Carnbrook Academy. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Syracuse University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in photography. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in photography from Syracuse. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in photography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in photography from Temple. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in photography. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in photography from OHIO Athens. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in photography. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in photography from UIC.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to photography that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 928 | |
| 506 | |
| 34 | |
| 27 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.