Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Photography schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | Under, Grad | NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,576) | ✔ ($7,950) |
| 2 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,032) | ✔ ($2,650) |
| 3 | Rhode Island School of Design | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,452) | ✔ ($6,050) |
| 4 | California Institute of the Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (450) | ✔ ($6,013) |
| 5 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,492) | ✔ |
| 6 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,875) | ✔ ($7,000) |
| 6 | School of Visual Arts | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,188) | ✔ |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (22,884) | ✔ |
| 9 | California College of the Arts | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (732) | ✔ ($6,790) |
| 10 | Columbia College Chicago | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,158) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Photography schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | Rhode Island School of Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | California Institute of the Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Rochester Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | School of Visual Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | California College of the Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Columbia College Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Photography schools. Among 10 best Photography schools, 4 schools are NAA members, and 4 schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 2 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 3 | Rhode Island School of Design | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 4 | California Institute of the Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 5 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 6 | Rochester Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association | 14 athletic programs |
| 6 | School of Visual Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 9 | California College of the Arts | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 10 | Columbia College Chicago | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Photography schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Rhode Island School of Design | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | California Institute of the Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | School of Visual Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | California College of the Arts | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | Columbia College Chicago | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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