Best Photography Schools Near Kingman, AZ (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kingman, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering photography programs. Kingman has a population of about 33,850. Median household income is $60,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $58,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Kingman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography programs near Kingman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kingman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kingman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 133.4 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 154.3 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 162.6 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 175.9 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ 183.7 miles from Kingman
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,111
Avg net price $12,726/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona photography page.

Photography Wages Near Kingman

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Photographer$36,970
Graphic Designer$58,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Kingman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,418Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Kingman, AZ?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering photography programs near Kingman. The closest is College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (94.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Southern Nevada (94.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles in Arizona are: Graphic Designer ($58,510), Photographer ($36,970). Wages for Kingman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bullhead City instead of Kingman?

Bullhead City, AZ is 30.6 miles from Kingman and has its own set of local photography programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kingman an affordable place to study photography?

Kingman’s median household income of $60,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingman while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Kingman

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kingman:

Data verified: August 25, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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