Commercial Photography at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI

Visual & Performing Arts ASSOCIATE CIP 50.0406

Total Graduates

10

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

50%

5 of 10

Female Graduates

50%

5 of 10

Annual Tuition & Fees

$4,977

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Commercial Photography.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 50.0406
Program Family Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 10 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 50% male, 50% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Madison Area Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Graphic Design50%70%56%$7,118
Interior Design36%77%63%$7,513
Video Audio Design39%72%55%$6,531
Photography50%70%54%$6,790

In the Graphic Design program at Madison Area Technical College, 70% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 50% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,118 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Interior Design program at Madison Area Technical College, 77% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 36% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,513 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Video Audio Design program at Madison Area Technical College, 72% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 39% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,531 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Photography program at Madison Area Technical College, 70% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 50% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,790 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$80,190

10-Year Job Growth

+1.7%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$64,152+1.7%
75%
primary100% confidence
Photographers SOC: 27-4021
$34,016+1.8%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$60,143

Peak Salary

$100,238

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Speaking
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Monitoring
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Madison, WI

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,977
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $7,141
Average Net Price $13,284

Program Information

CIP Code: 50.0406
CIP Family: 50
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