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About Commercial Photography

A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video photography. Includes instruction in specialized camera and equipment operation and maintenance, applications to commercial and industrial needs, and photography business operations.

For all the 553 degrees awarded in Commercial Photography annually, the majority of them are Associates degree. Of the 89 students earning degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level across the US, 30% percent identify as men and 70% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Commercial Photography, Texas has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Commercial Photography is $45,300.

Popularity of Commercial Photography Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Commercial Photography degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Commercial Photography majors is Photographers. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Commercial Photography can prepare you for is Photographers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Commercial Photography majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Commercial Photography majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
89
Female Students
62 (69%)
Male Students
27 (30%)
White (38, 43%)
Hispanic or Latino (27, 30%)
Black or African American (10, 11%)
Two or more races (6, 7%)
Asian (4, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (4, 4%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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