2027 Best Value Commercial Photography Schools in Ohio
[Commercial Photography](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/commercial-photography/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong commercial photography education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for commercial photography students.
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2027 Best Value Commercial Photography Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the commercial photography degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Commercial Photography Schools
Our analysis ranked Cuyahoga Community College District the best value for a degree in commercial photography in Ohio. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Commercial Photography graduates carry a median of $11,795 in student loans. Early-career commercial photography graduates make about $22,517. Set against $11,795 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Columbus State Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value commercial photography schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,488, compared with $11,224 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete the commercial photography program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,435. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Owens Community College earned it the #3 place for commercial photography. Set in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,870 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,383 to complete the commercial photography program here. Soon after graduation, commercial photography degree recipients from Owens Community College generally make around $45,785. Set against $19,383 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kent State University At Kent earned it the #4 place for commercial photography. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Commercial Photography graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career commercial photography graduates make about $36,351. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Ohio University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in commercial photography, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Students borrow a median of $26,791 to complete the commercial photography program here. Soon after graduation, commercial photography degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $24,716. Set against $26,791 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
