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2022 Best Photography Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

4 Colleges in Michigan
34 Associate Degrees
an associate degree in photography is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #209 out of 969 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for photography students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 34 associate degrees in photography to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Choosing a Great Photography School for Your Associate Degree

Best Photography Associate Degree Schools in Michigan The photography associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How much a school focuses on photography students vs. other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of photography students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized photography related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for photography students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Associate Degree Schools in Michigan.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Photography in Michigan

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in photography.

Top Michigan Schools for an Associate in Photography

#1

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Oakland Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in photography. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Oakland Community College

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Washtenaw Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in photography. Washtenaw Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.More information about a associate in photography from Washtenaw Community College

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Grand Rapids Community College is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in photography. Located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in photography from Grand Rapids Community College

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Mott Community College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in photography. MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Flint.More information about a associate in photography from Mott Community College

Best Photography Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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Photography is one of 4 different types of Film, Video & Photographic Arts programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Film & Video Production 52
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 6

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.

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