Best Photography Schools Near Adrian, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Adrian, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $53,350 to $66,014 per year for indexed programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning photography-related role is Film and Video Editor at a median $59,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Adrian

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

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 59.6 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
34.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,860
Avg net price $34,617/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills, MI 61.6 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 66.5 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,395
Avg net price $5,777/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 68.3 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 79.7 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,538
Avg net price $5,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,845
Out‑of‑state$11,460
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 107.9 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,499
Avg net price $7,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 110.8 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,377
Avg net price $8,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 118.9 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,187
Avg net price $12,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,056
Out‑of‑state$35,056
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Photography Wages Near Adrian

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Photographer N/A
Graphic Designer $57,350
Film and Video Editor $59,100
Camera Operator $55,290

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.

Adrian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Adrian. The closest is Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH (33.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cranbrook Academy of Art (61.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles in Michigan are: Film and Video Editor ($59,100), Graphic Designer ($57,350), Camera Operator ($55,290). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian 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 Adrian an affordable place to study photography?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Adrian

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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