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2024 Best Photography Schools in Massachusetts

5 Colleges in Massachusetts
72 Photography Degrees Awarded
Photography is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #310 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of photography. Combined, these schools handed out 72 degrees in photography to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Photography School

Best Photography Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of photography school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Photography School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Photography Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Photography
Master's Degrees in Photography

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Photography Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Photography in Massachusetts

The schools below may not offer all types of photography degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Photography

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
11.5% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Massachusetts College of Art and Design if you want to pursue a degree in photography. Located in the large city of Boston, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 26 photography students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in photography from Massachusetts College of Art and Design

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MA

Northeastern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in photography. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2 photography students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in photography from Northeastern University

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
41.7% Growth in Graduates

Lesley University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in photography. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 27th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 24 photography students who graduated with this degree at Lesley in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in photography from Lesley University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA

Endicott College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in photography. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Beverly. A Best Colleges rank of #499 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Endicott is a great college overall.

There were about 5 photography students who graduated with this degree at Endicott in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in photography from Endicott College

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in photography. UMass Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize suburb of North Dartmouth. This university ranks 41st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 4 photography students who graduated with this degree at UMass Dartmouth in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in photography from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 37th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 5 photography students who graduated with this degree at Salem State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in photography from Salem State University

Best Photography Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Photography Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 538 24
Rhode Island 436 12
Maine 396 4
New Hampshire 395 200
Vermont 352 5

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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 & Video Production 431
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 165
Other Film/Video & Photographic Arts 88
Documentary Production 1

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