The New York Institute of Photography is a very prestigious photography school. However, your location may be a factor. It's best to look into what is affordable and works for your location.
One photography school that is the best is The Art Institutes International Minnesota. There are probably not any free photography schools. Yes, you could get a job doing photography work.
There are many photography schools in the United Schools. Each school has its pros and cons. You have to compare schools in your area to make and informed decision.
On the west coast it would be "Brooks Institute."
Usually private art colleges such as MICA.
According to US News rankings, the University of Cincinnati is not among the top schools for photography in the nation. http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/photography-rankings
The best school in the United States for photography is the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester New York.
There are online digital photography schools. Two websites that are online digital photography schools are www.schoolofphotography.com/ and webphotoschool.com/.
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There are several sources available to you on the internet. Check out, photopreneur.com, findyourartschool.com or photography-schools.com. They each have pretty extensive lists of schools, some arranged by states.
The largest concentration of photography schools are located in Santa Monica. There are six schools, four of which are positivly reviewed in top photography magazines.
The Texas School of Profession Photography is your best option. You can email director Don Dickson for addition information. His email address is don@texasschool.org. The schools website is www.texasschool.org.
There are many schools offering degrees in photography. The following website will help you find the best choice in a step by step manor: http://www.findyourartschool.com/ep/photography-schools.php