Photojournalism degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for photojournalism students.
The school you choose for photojournalism can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Photojournalism Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Photojournalism Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Ohio University Main Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best photojournalism schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 14 photojournalism degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their photojournalism degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $38,246 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans.
More information about a degree in photojournalism from Ohio University Main Campus
Syracuse University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in photojournalism, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Syracuse University awarded about 14 photojournalism degrees in the most recent data year. Photojournalism graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $41,307 early in their careers. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
Get the full photojournalism details for Syracuse University
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best photojournalism schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edmond. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 photojournalism degrees were awarded at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent year. Graduates of the photojournalism program make about $28,139 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in photojournalism from University Of Central Oklahoma
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
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).
