Alabama · Graphic Communications

Best Graphic Communications institutions in Alabama, ranked by earnings

The Graphic Communications program focuses on the principles and practices of graphic design and visual communication. It is designed for individuals interested in transforming ideas and messages into visual formats, whether through print…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 10.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
45
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
28%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Printing Press Operators
$37,670
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Graphic Communications in Alabama

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery Public
3516%
2Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette Public
731%
3Bishop State Community College
Mobile Public
336%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Printing Press Operators (SOC 51-5112).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-8.1%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~13,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$45,160
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

MonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Printing Press Operators earn in Alabama

Jobs in Alabama
2,760
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$37,670
median $34,980
Best-paying metro
$41,340
Huntsville, AL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Graphic Communications programs in Alabama.

How much do Printing Press Operators earn in Alabama?+

The average annual wage for Printing Press Operators in Alabama is $37,670 (median $34,980), across about 2,760 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Graphic Communications program?+

The Graphic Communications program focuses on the principles and practices of graphic design and visual communication. It is designed for individuals interested in transforming ideas and messages into visual formats, whether through print…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop monitoring, active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Printing Press Operators?+

The national job outlook is about -8.1% growth with around 13,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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