Best Photography Schools Near Holland, MI (2026)

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

Holland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $35,056 to $51,652 per year for indexed programs. Holland has a population of about 34,266. Median household income is $72,905 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning photography-related role is Camera Operator at a median $63,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Holland

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

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 17.1 miles from Holland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 25.9 miles from Holland
  • 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

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#3

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 57.1 miles from Holland
  • 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

#4

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 60.6 miles from Holland
  • 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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#5

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 70.7 miles from Holland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 124.0 miles from Holland
  • 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

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#7

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills, MI 145.3 miles from Holland
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 146.2 miles from Holland
  • 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

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

Photography Wages Near Holland

Holland is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Photographer N/A MI statewide –
Graphic Designer $57,870 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $60,597
Film and Video Editor $59,100 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $61,885
Camera Operator $63,720 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $66,723

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.

Holland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,266 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $72,905 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Holland, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Holland. The closest is Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Montcalm Community College (60.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles near Holland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near Holland are: Camera Operator ($63,720), Film and Video Editor ($59,100), Graphic Designer ($57,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wyoming instead of Holland?

Wyoming, MI is 21.6 miles from Holland 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 Holland an affordable place to study photography?

Holland’s median household income of $72,905 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Holland 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 Holland

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

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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