Need help on findin' the perfect college!

<p>So I'm very interested in design, photojournalism, photography, film, and art history. But since those are not the most lucrative of fields, I'm strongly considering taking up courses in or minoring in business and economics, or something along those lines. I'm not really well-versed in the specifics of business majors, you know? So if someone could explain that to me, that'd be awesome. Also, the colleges I'm considering are mostly location based, and I haven't any clue on how great the programs are there.</p>

<p>Syracuse University
Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Maryland Institute College of Art
Pratt Institute
The New School
University of the Arts
Art Center College of Design
Otis College of Art and Design
Art Institute of Chicago
California College of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
Cooper Union
UC Santa Cruz</p>

<p>I'd really prefer a small-large college near a city or in a city. I'm very sick of Southern California, and I'd love to hop back to the east coast. I'm a cold weather fiend! Also, I am really interested in a Study Abroad program in EU, specifically Scotland. What other colleges should I consider? </p>

<p>Also, stupid question, I'm not really sure if I should contact the universities and inquire about their programs. Would it hurt or help if I did? Do I contact admissions, or? Yeah, I'm not really sure how to go about articulating that sort of thing.</p>

<p>tl;dr:
What schools have good programs in photojournalism, photography, design, along with business?
Some explain the specifics of each business major, if you would be so kind.
And that stupid question above.</p>

<p>Thanks in advanced!</p>