Commercial Photography

CIP 50.0406 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

91 total including inactive

States

Across 18 states

Graduates (2024)

505

Total completions

Commercial Photography is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 18 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Minnesota, Illinois and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$80,190

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+1.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,788

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $11,310, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 172 (34.1%)

Female: 333 (65.9%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 319 (63.2%)

Associate: 186 (36.8%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Artistic

Social

Realistic

creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Creative design
Artistic expression
Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Creativity

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Creative individuals who value originality
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.