by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for photography students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in photography to qualified students.
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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 Plains States 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 who is interested in a bachelor's degree in photography needs to check out Webster University. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Webster University
It is hard to beat Minneapolis College of Art and Design if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in photography. Located in the city of Minneapolis, MCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
It is hard to beat Kansas City Art Institute if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in photography. Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Kansas City Art Institute
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in photography needs to look into Lindenwood University. Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Lindenwood University
Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from University of Central Missouri
Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Grand View University
Explore the best photography schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 17 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 6 |
| Iowa | 403 | 3 |
| Kansas | 352 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 7 |
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/Cinema/Media Studies | 240 |
| Film & Video Production | 106 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 44 |