2027 Best Photography Schools in Texas
Photography is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their photography programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for photography students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Photography in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall photography education in Texas.
Top Schools in Photography
Leading the list is University Of Houston, our #1 school for photography. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. University Of Houston awarded about 19 photography degrees in the most recent data year. Photography graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,255.
More information about a degree in photography from University Of Houston
A rank of #2 makes Texas State University San Marcos one of the top schools for photography. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 photography degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, photography degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $33,610. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $26,864 in student loans.
Read more about the photography program at Texas State University San Marcos
A rank of #3 makes Saint Edwards University one of the top schools for photography. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Edwards University awarded about 10 photography degrees in the most recent data year. Photography graduates of Saint Edwards University earn a median of $44,054 early in their careers. Saint Edwards University graduates carry a median of $25,059 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
