The average annual wage of the occupations is $53,380 and $26 per hour. 6 vocational programs could be taken for the Photographers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 53,630 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Photographers is $15,461. The average length of the programs is 755 hours and the average completion time is 11.25 months.
The following 6 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Photographers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photojournalism | 3 | $28,605 | - | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 33 | $32,508 | - | 615 Hours | 15.76 Months |
| Digital Arts | 68 | $30,793 | - | 750 Hours | 8.00 Months |
| Commercial Photography | 78 | $8,971 | $1,440 | 900 Hours | 10.00 Months |
| Photography | 93 | $21,950 | $350 | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | 52 | $31,318 | - | - | - |
The following 20 occupations are related to Photographers.
The following 257 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Photographers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.