by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Photography Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 374 associate degrees in photography during the <nil> academic year.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
Your choice of photography for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality photography program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for photography students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Photography Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in photography.
Academy of Art University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in photography. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in photography from Academy of Art University
It's difficult to beat Miami Dade College if you want to pursue an associate degree in photography. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Miami Dade College
Washtenaw Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in photography. Located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Washtenaw Community College
It is difficult to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in photography. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Northern Virginia Community College
Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Glendale Community College
HACC is a large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in photography from Harrisburg Area Community College
Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Southern New Hampshire University
Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Daytona State College
Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Suffolk County Community College
Located in the small city of Flint, MCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in photography from Mott Community College
View the Best Photography Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
One of 4 majors within the Film, Video & Photographic Arts area of study, Photography has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 933 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 152 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 72 |