Photography Degree

The photography program at Colorado Mountain College prepares students for careers in the industrial, scientific, and photojournalism fields. The program focuses on the principals and techniques of communication information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, and digital images. Program courses include: instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, and computer applications. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer photography degrees.

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Colorado Mountain College

111 N. Havana Street, Aurora, CO

Colorado Mountain College, located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is set against a Rockies backdrop. Founded in 1967, the school has an enrollment of approximately 5,100 students. Students living in-state pay around $2,900 per year while students residing out-of-state pay about $7,700 annually.

The school, which has an open admissions policy, features associate’s degree programs in the areas of biology, early childhood education, outdoor recreation leadership, outdoor education, chemistry, visual arts, and engineering. Many students at the college choose to transfer their associate degree credits to four-year colleges. The college maintains agreements for transfer with such colleges as Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, the University of Denver, and Mesa State College. Some students elect to transfer their credits to schools out-of-state.

However, that being said, students still have four-year study options. The school offers bachelor’s degrees in sustainability and business administration at its location. Students also take part in on-campus and off-campus activities, including theatre presentations and art exhibits and displays.

The main campus of the school is located at 802 Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs with other campuses located throughout the state in such locales as Aspen, Breckenridge, Carbondale, Edwards, Rifle, Steamboat Springs, and Leadville. Contact the college for further details about its activities and programs at 800-621-8559.

Students Enrolled in the Photography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colorado Mountain College offers an associate's degree program in photography.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Photographers

Description

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop negatives or use computer software to produce finished images and prints. Includes scientific photographers, aerial photographers, and photojournalists.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, photographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $35920

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).