Saginaw, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $6,845 to $15,460 per year for indexed programs. Saginaw has a population of about 43,879. Median household income is $37,298 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Saginaw, MI metro area, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $47,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Photography Schools to Saginaw
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography programs near Saginaw, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saginaw 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 Saginaw.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
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
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,395
Avg net price
$5,777/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,735
Avg net price
$8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 64
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan photography page.
Photography Wages Near Saginaw
Saginaw is part of the Saginaw, MI metro area (BLS area code 40980). 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 | $47,480 | Saginaw, MI | $52,233 |
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.
Saginaw at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 43,879 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $37,298 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Saginaw-Area Cities With Photography Programs
- Bay City, MI – 12.2 mi away (67,712 pop)
- Midland, MI – 19.9 mi away (59,343 pop)
- Flint, MI – 30.3 mi away (338,616 pop)
- Owosso, MI – 31.5 mi away (21,653 pop)
- Burton, MI – 33.7 mi away (28,648 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited photography schools are near Saginaw, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Saginaw. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (31.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland Community College (64.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying photography roles near Saginaw?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near Saginaw are: Graphic Designer ($47,480). 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 Bay City instead of Saginaw?
Bay City, MI is 12.2 miles from Saginaw 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 Saginaw an affordable place to study photography?
Saginaw’s median household income of $37,298 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saginaw 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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