Photography Degree

The photography program at College for Creative Studies 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 Michigan colleges that offer photography degrees.

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College for Creative Studies (CCS)

39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI

College for Creative Studies, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Detroit, MI, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. About 1,400 students enroll at CCS yearly.

Areas of study offered at CCS include but are not limited to:

• Industrial Design
• Graphic Design
• Animation
• Illustration
• Photography

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in a range of 19 to 26 on the ACT exam. Approximately 40% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 39% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $36,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,400 per year. Some students at CCS may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students who wish to see more about College for Creative Studies may check out their website at http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Photography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College for Creative Studies offers a bachelor's degree program in photography.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $47520

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