Publishing
A program that focuses on the process of managing the creation, publication, and distribution of print and electronic books and other text products and prepares individuals to manage the editorial, technical, and business aspects of publishing operations. Includes instruction in product planning and design, editing, author relations, business and copyright law, publishing industry operations, contracting and purchasing, product marketing, electronic publishing and commerce, history of publishing, and professional standards and ethics.
- Schools offering
- 10
- Annual completions
- 78
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on the process of managing the creation, publication, and distribution of print and electronic books and other text products and prepares individuals to manage the editorial, technical, and business aspects of publishing operations. Includes instruction in product planning and design, editing, author relations, business and copyright law, publishing industry operations, contracting and purchasing, product marketing, electronic publishing and commerce, history of publishing, and professional standards and ethics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editors | $75k | +0.6% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Publishing
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | 0 | 47 | 47 |
| Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove, PA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| McDaniel College | Westminster, MD | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| The Master's University and Seminary | Santa Clarita, CA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Emory & Henry University | Emory, VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St Bonaventure University | Saint Bonaventure, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | Bethlehem, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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