Overview

Rooted in a spirit of experimentation, our curriculum gives students the tools to discover their own motivations as artists and to create images that communicate them meaningfully. Merging the traditions and possibilities of the medium – both analog and digital skills – students develop visual literacy and a rich appreciation for the complex language of images.

Career Outcomes

Photography students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design gain the skills and experiences needed to pursue a successful career, and are equipped with the creative agency, analytic skills, and discipline needed to pursue their vision.

Our alumni exhibit and publish their work with impressive regularity and win eminent awards and grants such as the Fulbright Fellowship and the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. Many pursue careers as artists, editorial and commercial photographers, teachers, entrepreneurs, publishers, gallerists, and museum professionals.

Accreditation

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, and is also an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status should be directed to the college’s administrative staff.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Photo for Non-Majors

Digital Photography for Non-Majors

Sophomore Major Studio I

Alternative Camera, Alternative Techniques

Alternative Camera, Alternative Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Essay

Portfolio

Official High School Transcript

SAT or ACT Score (Optional)

Official English Proficiency Exam Scores (Non-Native English Speakers Only)

Letter of Recommendation

Resume or List of Activities

Proof of Graduation

Proof of Legal Permanent Residence (Legal Permanent Residents Only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44700 USD / year

≈ 44700 USD / year
Out-of-State

44700 USD / year

≈ 44700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15860 USD / year

≈ 15860 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Career Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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