Commercial Photography programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their commercial photography programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for commercial photography students.
The school you choose for commercial photography can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Commercial Photography Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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No school ranked higher than Fashion Institute Of Technology this year for commercial photography. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 101 commercial photography students who graduated with this degree at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Commercial Photography graduates of Fashion Institute Of Technology earn a median of $20,692 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500.
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Madison Area Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best commercial photography schools. This large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 10 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Madison Area Technical College in the most recent year. Commercial Photography graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $30,710 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,750.
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Students looking for a strong commercial photography program will find one at Collin County Community College District, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of McKinney. Collin County Community College District awarded about 23 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Commercial Photography graduates of Collin County Community College District earn a median of $33,456 early in their careers. Collin County Community College District graduates carry a median of $6,900 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Appalachian State University one of the top schools for commercial photography. This very large public university is located in the town of Boone. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Commercial Photography graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $34,722 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Austin Community College District one of the top schools for commercial photography. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Austin Community College District awarded about 35 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the commercial photography program make about $40,289 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,939 to complete this degree.
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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #6 for commercial photography this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 10 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Commercial Photography graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $24,716 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,791 to complete this degree.
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Columbus State Community College came in at #7 for commercial photography this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public institution. About 104 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Columbus State Community College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete this degree.
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Des Moines Area Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best commercial photography schools. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 35 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, commercial photography degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College generally make around $25,265. Students borrow a median of $13,625 to complete this degree.
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Metropolitan Community College Area placed #9 among the best commercial photography schools. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. There were roughly 18 commercial photography students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent data year. Students who receive their commercial photography degree from Metropolitan Community College Area earn around $29,902 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,526 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Laguardia Community College earned the #10 position for commercial photography this year. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public institution. Cuny Laguardia Community College awarded about 15 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their commercial photography degree from Cuny Laguardia Community College earn around $13,554 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Laguardia Community College graduates carry a median of $8,858 in student loans.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best commercial photography schools. Set in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 13 commercial photography students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, commercial photography degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,016. Typical student debt for the program is $14,997.
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Spokane Falls Community College earned the #12 position for commercial photography this year. Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Spokane. About 10 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Spokane Falls Community College in the most recent year. Commercial Photography graduates of Spokane Falls Community College earn a median of $21,508 early in their careers. Spokane Falls Community College graduates carry a median of $14,657 in student loans.
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Red Rocks Community College came in at #13 for commercial photography this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Lakewood. Red Rocks Community College awarded about 23 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the commercial photography program make about $76,340 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,471.
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Tyler Junior College came in at #14 for commercial photography this year. Set in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public institution. There were roughly 20 commercial photography students who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, commercial photography degree recipients from Tyler Junior College generally make around $43,348. Typical student debt for the program is $14,869.
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Pikes Peak Community College placed #15 among the best commercial photography schools. Set in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public institution. About 14 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Pikes Peak Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the commercial photography program make about $41,037 in their early career. Pikes Peak Community College graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans.
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Mt Hood Community College landed the #16 spot for commercial photography this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Gresham. Mt Hood Community College awarded about 10 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, commercial photography degree recipients from Mt Hood Community College generally make around $53,948. Mt Hood Community College graduates carry a median of $18,767 in student loans.
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Montgomery College earned the #17 position for commercial photography this year. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. Montgomery College awarded about 10 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the commercial photography program make about $24,833 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,230.
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Jefferson Community And Technical College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best commercial photography schools. Set in the city of Louisville, Jefferson Community And Technical College is a large public institution. Jefferson Community And Technical College awarded about 20 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the commercial photography program make about $44,346 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,917 to complete this degree.
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Augusta Technical College came in at #19 for commercial photography this year. Augusta Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Augusta. About 11 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Augusta Technical College in the most recent year. Commercial Photography graduates of Augusta Technical College earn a median of $41,892 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,400 to complete this degree.
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North Georgia Technical College came in at #20 for commercial photography this year. Located in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public university. About 31 commercial photography degrees were awarded at North Georgia Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their commercial photography degree from North Georgia Technical College earn around $34,133 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,279.
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Tulsa Technology Center landed the #21 spot for commercial photography this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Tulsa. About 30 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Tulsa Technology Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the commercial photography program make about $32,406 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,384 to complete this degree.
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Sessions College For Professional Design came in at #22 for commercial photography this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Sessions College For Professional Design is a small private for-profit institution. About 11 commercial photography degrees were awarded at Sessions College For Professional Design in the most recent year. Commercial Photography graduates of Sessions College For Professional Design earn a median of $19,275 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,199.
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Nossi College Of Art landed the #23 spot for commercial photography this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 commercial photography students who graduated with this degree at Nossi College Of Art in the most recent data year. Commercial Photography graduates of Nossi College Of Art earn a median of $24,497 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $46,500 to complete this degree.
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Colegio De Cinematografia Artes Y Television landed the #24 spot for commercial photography this year. Colegio De Cinematografia Artes Y Television is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Bayamon. Colegio De Cinematografia Artes Y Television awarded about 16 commercial photography degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, commercial photography degree recipients from Colegio De Cinematografia Artes Y Television generally make around $7,984.
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Academia Serrant Inc placed #25 among the best commercial photography schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Ponce. There were roughly 12 commercial photography students who graduated with this degree at Academia Serrant Inc in the most recent data year. Commercial Photography graduates of Academia Serrant Inc earn a median of $14,762 early in their careers.
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Notes and References
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 · 25 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).
