Printing Management
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical and managerial knowledge and skills to the processes and procedures of managing printing operations from initial design through finished product distribution. Includes instruction in the principles of graphic communications design and production; quality control; printing operations management; computerization; printing plant management; business finance and marketing; logistics and distribution; personnel supervision and leadership; and professional standards in the graphic communications industry.
- Schools offering
- 4
- Annual completions
- 59
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $43k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical and managerial knowledge and skills to the processes and procedures of managing printing operations from initial design through finished product distribution. Includes instruction in the principles of graphic communications design and production; quality control; printing operations management; computerization; printing plant management; business finance and marketing; logistics and distribution; personnel supervision and leadership; and professional standards in the graphic communications industry.
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 |
| 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 Printing Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth, MN | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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