by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 56 degrees and certificates in Printing Management. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Printing Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $28,094 one year after completing, rising to $44,537 after four years.
A degree in Printing Management involves the study of 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.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, printing management is a widely-pursued major, with 56 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award printing management degrees, an average of 19 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 28.
All 56 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 68% of printing management degrees and certificates in the latest year (38 of 56). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (47) and Asian (4), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Printing Management Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks printing management schools within 2 states. In all, 3 colleges offer printing management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Printing Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Monitoring the most important skill for jobs related to printing management, at 3.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Computers and Electronics, English Language and Production and Processing. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Visualization.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a printing management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 56 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to printing management, at 44.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 44.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 19.7% |
| Some college courses | 18.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 11.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 4.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Printing Management, with an average median salary of $28,833; the strongest outlook belongs to Printing Press Operators, at 12.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Striping Machine Operator, Roller Print Tender, Pantograph Setter and Press Technician.
The occupation related to printing management with the most projected jobs is Prepress Technicians and Workers, at 442,588.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | 442,588 | 12.2% |
| Printing Press Operators | 78,762 | 12.3% |
Printing Management graduates earn a median $28,094 one year after completing their program, $44,537 after four years and $47,560 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,094 |
| 4 years | $44,537 |
| 5 years | $47,560 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to printing management, with a median salary of $31,814.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Printing Press Operators | $31,814 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $25,852 |
Printing Management has 8 similar majors in the Communications Technology/Support field, which together award 9,102 degrees a year; the largest are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (6,864), Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (1,335) and Graphic Communications, General (458). Browse all Communications Technology/Support majors or the full list of college majors.
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