by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of photography. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 177 bachelor's degrees in photography during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
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 has to look into Savannah College of Art and Design. SCAD is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Savannah.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Savannah College of Art and Design
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in photography needs to check out University of Central Florida. UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from University of Central Florida
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in photography. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Virginia Commonwealth University
Ringling College of Art and Design is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in photography. Ringling College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Sarasota.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Ringling College of Art and Design
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
FHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Henderson.More information about a bachelor’s in photography from Freed-Hardeman University
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 | 1,099 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 605 |
| Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts | 393 |
| Documentary Production | 6 |
