Best Photography Schools Near Martinsville, VA (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Martinsville, Virginia has 1 accredited school offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $4,992 to $14,126 per year for indexed programs. Martinsville has a population of about 13,584. Median household income is $42,434 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $72,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Martinsville

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

Danville Community College

Danville, VA 26.5 miles from Martinsville
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,664
Avg net price $6,669/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,992
Out‑of‑state$11,430
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

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

#2

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA 134.8 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,869
Avg net price $24,588/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Brightpoint Community College

Chester, VA 143.0 miles from Martinsville
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,223
Avg net price $5,490/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 145.7 miles from Martinsville
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,128
Avg net price $23,433/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Virginia Peninsula Community College

Hampton, VA 192.2 miles from Martinsville
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,996
Avg net price $7,012/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA 198.1 miles from Martinsville
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
36.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,349
Avg net price $11,762/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA 206.6 miles from Martinsville
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,557
Avg net price $9,919/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Photography Wages Near Martinsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Virginia, statewide)
Photographer$46,550
Graphic Designer$72,310

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.

Martinsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,434Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Martinsville, VA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering photography programs near Martinsville. The closest is Danville Community College in Danville, VA (26.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Danville Community College (26.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles in Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles in Virginia are: Graphic Designer ($72,310), Photographer ($46,550). Wages for Martinsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Danville instead of Martinsville?

Danville, VA is 26.1 miles from Martinsville 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 Martinsville an affordable place to study photography?

Martinsville’s median household income of $42,434 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Martinsville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Martinsville

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

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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