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Career Area: Arts, AudioVisual Technology and Communications
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-203-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $5667
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Photography (Associate Degree) Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Assistant Photographer
Digital Output
Wedding/Portrait Photographer
Yearbook Photographer
Customer Service Representative

Average Median Wage

$45798

Photography (Associate Degree) Programs

The Photography program is designed to equip the graduate with a solid foundation in both digital and silver-based film photography. Graduates may find jobs as assistants in commercial and portrait studios, as technicians or digital imaging specialists in professional photo imaging labs, as staff members in corporate or government photo departments, or as members of film or television production crews. Desirable aptitudes and interests include the ability to pre-visualize subject matter, describe visuals in written scripts, engage in effective problem solving and work well under deadlines.

Photography (Associate Degree) Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Madison College Photography at Madison College
Milwaukee Area Photography at Milwaukee Area
Northeast Photography at Northeast

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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