Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare, and execute a variety of commercial and industrial graphic communications jobs. Includes instruction in the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electronic, and digital graphic, printing, and finishing equipment; and related processes.
- Schools offering
- 25
- Annual completions
- 169
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $43k
About this major
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare, and execute a variety of commercial and industrial graphic communications jobs. Includes instruction in the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electronic, and digital graphic, printing, and finishing equipment; and related processes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing press operators | $45k | -8.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Data entry keyers | $40k | -25.9% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Prepress technicians and workers | $47k | -14.6% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$43k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$37k
Bachelor's
$45k
Top colleges for Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | Carolina, PR | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Orange County Community College | Middletown, NY | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Fulton-Montgomery Community College | Johnstown, NY | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mineral Area College | Park Hills, MO | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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