Photography Degree

The photography program at Villa Maria 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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Villa Maria College (Villa)

124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY

Villa Maria College is a nonprofit private institution located in Buffalo, NY and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 510 students per year, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Villa Maria College offers:

• Commercial and Advertising Art
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Teacher Assistant
• Fine Studio Arts

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. 70% of those who apply are accepted to Villa Maria College, of which 42% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.villa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Photography Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Villa Maria College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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

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