Best Photography Schools Near El Paso, TX (2026)

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

El Paso, Texas has 1 accredited school offering photography programs. El Paso has a population of about 681,723. In Texas, the top-earning photography-related role is Camera Operator at a median $63,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to El Paso

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

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX 350.6 miles from El Paso
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,302
Avg net price $4,600/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 521.0 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 525.4 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 532.7 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 593.3 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,450
Avg net price $12,090/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 620.3 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 647.1 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,211
Avg net price $16,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 104

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Houston

Houston, TX 673.9 miles from El Paso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,377
Avg net price $14,276/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Photography Wages Near El Paso

El Paso is part of the El Paso, TX metro area (BLS area code 21340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Photographer $36,650 El Paso, TX $40,768
Graphic Designer $48,000 El Paso, TX $53,393
Film and Video Editor $61,220 TX statewide $68,098
Camera Operator $63,110 TX statewide $70,200

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.

El Paso at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near El Paso, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering photography programs near El Paso. The closest is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana in Las Cruces, NM (39.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (39.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles near El Paso?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near El Paso are: Camera Operator ($63,110), Film and Video Editor ($61,220), Graphic Designer ($48,000). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Socorro instead of El Paso?

Socorro, TX is 17.6 miles from El Paso 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.

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 El Paso

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

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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