Best Photography Schools Near Chambersburg, PA (2026)

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

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $41,790 per year for indexed programs. Chambersburg has a population of about 22,051. Median household income is $56,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning photography-related role is Camera Operator at a median $51,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Chambersburg

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

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 47.8 miles from Chambersburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,007
Avg net price $14,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 60.8 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Lancaster, PA 71.7 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,301
Avg net price $30,083/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Luzerne County Community College

Nanticoke, PA 123.5 miles from Chambersburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,437
Avg net price $9,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA 124.1 miles from Chambersburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,827
Avg net price $24,776/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA 128.7 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,856
Avg net price $25,942/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 130.6 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,648
Avg net price $38,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, PA 131.6 miles from Chambersburg
  • 4 year
31.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,839
Avg net price $43,086/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Photography Wages Near Chambersburg

Chambersburg is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Photographer $26,640 Chambersburg, PA $28,161
Graphic Designer $49,870 Chambersburg, PA $52,717
Film and Video Editor N/A PA statewide –
Camera Operator $51,760 PA statewide $54,715

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.

Chambersburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,051 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,177 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Chambersburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Chambersburg. The closest is Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, PA (47.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryland Institute College of Art (69.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles near Chambersburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near Chambersburg are: Camera Operator ($51,760), Graphic Designer ($49,870), Photographer ($26,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Chambersburg?

Waynesboro, PA is 13.0 miles from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg an affordable place to study photography?

Chambersburg’s median household income of $56,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chambersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Chambersburg

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

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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