Program Description

Graphic Communications is one of the largest and most diverse industries in the United States. This industry includes printing, publishing, and packaging as major divisions. Material is prepared for printing production through the use of computer color imaging systems, scanners, digital cameras, and a variety of printing presses. Binding and finishing machines convert the printing into books, posters, and catalogs.

Graphic Communications is one of the largest and most diverse industries in the United States. This industry includes printing, publishing, and packaging as major divisions. Material is prepared for printing production through the use of computer color imaging systems, scanners, digital cameras, and a variety of printing presses. Binding and finishing machines convert the printing into books, posters, and catalogs.

• U.S. Department of Labor Statistics
• Graphic designers held approximately 228,000 jobs in 2004. Median annual earnings for graphic designers were $38,030 in May 2004.
• There will be keen competition for available jobs.
• Industries employing the largest number of graphic designers were architectural, engineering and related services; specialized design services; advertising and related services; printing and related support activities; and newspaper, periodical, book and directory publishers.
• (Employment facts from the Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/OCO)

Program Placement
Graduates have attended Massachusetts College of Art, Johnson & Wales, and New England Institute of Technology
Graphic Communications students have been employed by Norwood Printing Company, Albert Basse Associates, and Royal Label.