Best Photography Schools Near Lynn Haven, FL (2026)

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

Lynn Haven, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering photography programs. Lynn Haven has a population of about 19,451. Median household income is $83,093 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $58,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Lynn Haven

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography programs near Lynn Haven, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven. 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

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 94.7 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,739
Avg net price $3,957/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 248.3 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL 249.4 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,819
Avg net price $38,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 267.2 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,318
Avg net price $22,356/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota, FL 283.0 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,325
Avg net price $57,742/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL 283.0 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
59.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,096
Avg net price $7,177/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 290.2 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 331.8 miles from Lynn Haven
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,195
Avg net price $6,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,496
Out‑of‑state$9,739
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Photography Wages Near Lynn Haven

Lynn Haven is part of the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 37460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Photographer$46,410Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$47,698
Graphic Designer$58,280Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL$59,897

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.

Lynn Haven at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,451Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,093Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Lynn Haven, FL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering photography programs near Lynn Haven. The closest is Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, FL (37.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pensacola State College (94.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles near Lynn Haven?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near Lynn Haven are: Graphic Designer ($58,280), Photographer ($46,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Panama City instead of Lynn Haven?

Panama City, FL is 3.0 miles from Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven an affordable place to study photography?

Lynn Haven’s median household income of $83,093 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynn Haven while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Lynn Haven

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

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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