Photography · Alaska
Photography colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 4 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Photography programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Photography combines technical camera and lighting craft with visual storytelling and post-production, suited to students who want to build a portfolio across editorial, commercial, or fine-art work.
Schools in Alaska that offer Photography
Alaska Bible College
Palmer, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$10,930
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
34
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Photography programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 4 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
4
Public / private
3 / 1
Universities / 2-year
4 / 0
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$6,960–$10,930
Median in-state tuition
$8,103
Lowest published in-state tuition
University of Alaska Southeast
$6,960
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Photography program
- Camera operation, exposure, and lens selection (aperture, shutter, ISO)
- Studio and location lighting setups and modifiers
- Color management, RAW workflow, and digital post-production (Lightroom, Photoshop)
- Black-and-white, darkroom, and alternative process fundamentals
- Specialization tracks such as portrait, commercial/product, documentary, or photojournalism
- History and theory of photography and visual analysis
- Image editing, retouching, sequencing, and print/output preparation
- Portfolio development, critique, and a senior thesis body of work
Where a Photography degree can lead
- Photographers
- Photojournalist
- Commercial / Product Photographer
- Portrait / Wedding Photographer
- Photo Editor / Retoucher
- Studio / Camera Assistant
Typical pay: BLS reports a 2024 median annual wage of $42,520 for photographers; informational, not a CampusPin estimate.
A Photography major, usually offered as a BFA or BA, covers camera operation and exposure, studio and location lighting, color management, digital post-production, and the history and theory of the photographic image. Coursework moves from black-and-white and digital fundamentals into specialized areas such as portrait, commercial/product, documentary, photojournalism, and fine-art photography, and most programs require a sustained portfolio or thesis body of work plus a critique-based studio sequence.
Graduates build a portfolio and typically work as freelancers or in studios, agencies, publications, and in-house creative teams, shooting, editing, retouching, and managing client and licensing relationships. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of photographers is projected to grow 1.8% from 2024 to 2034. A college degree is not a strict requirement to enter the field, though a degree program is the common path for building craft and a body of work; advancement into teaching photography at the college level generally requires a graduate degree (often an MFA).
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