by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Photography Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 180 bachelor's degrees in photography to qualified students.
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Your choice of photography for getting your bachelor's 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for photography students working on their bachelor's degree.
The photography school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Photography Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in photography.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in photography has to take a look at Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Savannah.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Savannah College of Art and Design
Belmont University is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in photography. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Belmont University
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in photography. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Virginia Commonwealth University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in photography has to check out University of Central Florida. UCF is a very large public university located in the suburb of Orlando.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from University of Central Florida
JBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Siloam Springs.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from John Brown University
Ringling College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Sarasota.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Ringling College of Art and Design
Explore the best photography schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 18 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 13 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 7 |
| Georgia | 453 | 94 |
| Virginia | 421 | 37 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 8 |
Photography is one of 4 different types of Film, Video & Photographic Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film & Video Production | 1,306 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 829 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 428 |
| Documentary Production | 6 |