Monroe, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $53,350 to $66,014 per year for indexed programs. Monroe has a population of about 20,330. Median household income is $59,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $57,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Photography Schools to Monroe
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography programs near Monroe, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monroe 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Monroe.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,860
Avg net price
$34,617/yr
TuitionIn‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,395
Avg net price
$5,777/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,612
Avg net price
$9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,538
Avg net price
$5,687/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,845
Out‑of‑state$11,460
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,206
Avg net price
$5,437/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,499
Avg net price
$7,280/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,584
Avg net price
$16,626/yr
TuitionIn‑state$40,218
Out‑of‑state$40,218
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan photography page.
Photography Wages Near Monroe
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide) |
|---|
| Photographer | N/A |
| Graphic Designer | $57,350 |
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.
Monroe at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,330 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,532 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Monroe-Area Cities With Photography Programs
- Oregon, OH – 18.1 mi away (20,040 pop)
- Toledo, OH – 20.1 mi away (492,237 pop)
- Romulus, MI – 21.3 mi away (23,281 pop)
- Southgate, MI – 22.0 mi away (29,085 pop)
- Taylor, MI – 22.3 mi away (61,177 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited photography schools are near Monroe, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Monroe. The closest is Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH (27.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cranbrook Academy of Art (46.1 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: Graphic Designer ($57,350). Wages for Monroe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Oregon instead of Monroe?
Oregon, OH is 18.1 miles from Monroe 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 Monroe an affordable place to study photography?
Monroe’s median household income of $59,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe 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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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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