by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2021-2022, 116 people earned their degree in photojournalism, making the major the 883rd most popular in the United States.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in photojournalism. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in photojournalism.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Barton College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major. Barton College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wilson, North Carolina. It awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia College Chicago. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Columbia is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 5 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Out of the 26 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Oklahoma landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly large school located in Edmond, Oklahoma that handed out 15 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s photojournalism degrees to 27 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.
Out of the 26 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 8 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Photojournalism at Central Michigan University
Spokane Falls Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking. Spokane Falls Community College is a small public school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 2 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #7, Western Kentucky University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 8 ’s photojournalism degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking. OHIO Athens is a large school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 20 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Widener University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Chester, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s photojournalism degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Point Park University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified ’s photojournalism students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #11, Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. MSU Moorhead is a small school located in Moorhead, Minnesota that handed out 5 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Photojournalism at Minnesota State University - Moorhead
With a ranking of #12, George Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s photojournalism students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
Vincennes University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. This fairly large school is located in Vincennes, Indiana, and it awarded 3 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
South Plains College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking. South Plains College is a medium-sized public school situated in Levelland, Texas. It awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
St John’s University - New York did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking, coming in at #15. St John’s University - New York is a fairly large school located in Queens, New York that handed out 5 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. UC is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Photojournalism at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
With a ranking of #17, Oakwood University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Oakwood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. This small school is located in Chillicothe, Ohio, and it awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus Photojournalism Report
Gallaudet University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s photojournalism students in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Ohio University - Southern Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Ohio University - Southern Campus is located in Ironton, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Photojournalism at Ohio University - Southern Campus
With a ranking of #17, Ohio University - Eastern Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. OHIO Eastern is a small public school situated in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. It awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking, coming in at #17. Ohio University - Lancaster Campus is a public institution located in Lancaster, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Photojournalism at Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
Kent State University at Kent ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Kent State University at Kent is a public institution located in Kent, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Ohio University - Zanesville Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Ohio University - Zanesville Campus is a small public school situated in Zanesville, Ohio. It awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Photojournalism at Ohio University - Zanesville Campus
Assumption University ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major list. Assumption is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Photojournalism at Assumption University
Northern Vermont University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Photojournalism Major ranking. Northern Vermont University is a small public school situated in Johnson, Vermont. It awarded 0 ’s photojournalism degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Photojournalism at Northern Vermont University
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