Photography Degree

The photography program at Marymount Manhattan 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 New York colleges that offer photography degrees.

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Marymount Manhattan College (MMC)

3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

Marymount Manhattan College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in New York, New York, which is a predominantly urban area. About two thousand students enroll at MMC yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1435 - 1730 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were admitted at MMC, with 15% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $13,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.mmm.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Photography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marymount Manhattan College 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

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