Morningside College is a private four-year college located in Sioux City, Iowa. The Art Department at Morningside has a Bachelor of Arts in Photography program that teaches students electronic imaging, video, technical skills, design and problem-solving skills. After graduation students will be prepared for careers in advertising firms, as fine art photographers or commercial photographers, or even to open their own studio. Students are required to complete 38 credit hours in art courses to receive their degree. Classes include Contemporary Photography, Modern Art History, Design and History of Photography. Full-time tuition costs are $21,810 per year or $10,905 per semester.
DMACC is a small community college located in Des Moines, Iowa that offers a Photography Diploma program. Its program can help students prepare for a career as a photographer. Students will learn about digital and film photography, advanced editing and photojournalism. This program begins every year in the fall and goes through the following summer. Students must complete 36 credit hours to complete the program. Classes include Photography, Composition, Environmental Science, Travel Photography, Business Math and Individual Projects. They must take eight required classes and two optional classes. Tuition is $125 per credit hour for Iowa residents and $250 per hour for non-residents.
Northwest Iowa Community College is a college located in Sheldon, Iowa. Its Photography Associate of Applied Science program is based on three areas of photography -- commercial, photojournalism and portrait. Graduates will be prepared to work in photography studios, commercial photography and media. Classes include live demonstrations, electronic imaging and practical application assignments in a small classroom environment. This program begins in the fall and takes four semesters to complete. Tuition is $126 for each credit hour for residents and $154 each for non-residents.
The School of Art and Art History is part of the University of Iowa and is located in Iowa City, Iowa. A Photography program is offered that teaches students how to meet all of the challenges to become a professional photographer. This program uses a contemporary approach with diverse faculty. Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree after completing 39 credit hours in Art and Art History courses. Some of the required classes are Art History, Studio Art Foundation, 3-D Studio Art, 2-D Studio Art and electives. Tuition and fees vary but the average cost for a resident of Iowa taking 10 course credits per semester is $3,072. For non-residents this will cost $9,862 per semester.