Avon Lake, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $26,284 per year for indexed programs. Avon Lake has a population of about 25,456. Median household income is $110,174 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $59,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Photography Schools to Avon Lake
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography programs near Avon Lake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,837
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,509
Avg net price
$29,208/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,600
Avg net price
$13,946/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,544
Avg net price
$12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,435
Avg net price
$8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,664
Avg net price
$29,439/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,581
Avg net price
$21,637/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,537
Avg net price
$29,533/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio photography page.
Photography Wages Near Avon Lake
Avon Lake is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Photographer | $42,090 | Cleveland, OH | $44,824 |
| Graphic Designer | $59,780 | Cleveland, OH | $63,663 |
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.
Avon Lake at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,456 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $110,174 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 54.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Avon Lake-Area Cities With Photography Programs
- Avon, OH – 3.2 mi away (22,805 pop)
- Westlake, OH – 5.3 mi away (32,293 pop)
- North Olmsted, OH – 7.4 mi away (31,817 pop)
- North Ridgeville, OH – 7.6 mi away (32,983 pop)
- Rocky River, OH – 8.6 mi away (20,264 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited photography schools are near Avon Lake, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Avon Lake. The closest is Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (38.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying photography roles near Avon Lake?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near Avon Lake are: Graphic Designer ($59,780), Photographer ($42,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Avon instead of Avon Lake?
Avon, OH is 3.2 miles from Avon Lake 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 Avon Lake an affordable place to study photography?
Avon Lake’s median household income of $110,174 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Avon Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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