Photography

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Contact the Program Director

Brenda Newhouse

Residential Faculty - Computer Graphics

Office: AC 30 - Room: AC11

This program is part of the Art Department.

Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts
Photography

Learn the artistic, technical, and business side of photography. Our program can prepare you for a variety of professional positions, including freelance work and photo editing, in addition to further studies.

Associate Degree

MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.

A list of available associate degrees offered in the Photography program
Name Type Title Courses
Associate in Applied Science AAS Photography Pathway Map

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of a degree within the Photography program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

$20,731

Photographers

$47,370

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

$38,900

Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers

$72,944

Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

$41,772

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Financial Aid

You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.

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Become a Student

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Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to connect with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out an academic plan that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.