I have a niece who wants to talk to me about photography because she is interested in it as a career. One of her questions is whether she should attend a 2 or 4 year degree program in Photography, or not attend one at all.

I didn't even know they had 2 and 4 year degree programs in Photography. I understand taking a course here or there, but a degree program?

Have any of you had any experience with degree programs in Photography? I expect the value of a program would depend upon what kind of photography you want to do, but thought I would ask for opinions about Photography schools as a means towards a career?

I do not know what kind of photography she is interested in yet, I will ask her when she and I chat.

I would appreciate any perspective anyone has.
Dave