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About Publishing

A program that focuses on the process of managing the creation, publication, and distribution of print and electronic books and other text products and prepares individuals to manage the editorial, technical, and business aspects of publishing operations. Includes instruction in product planning and design, editing, author relations, business and copyright law, publishing industry operations, contracting and purchasing, product marketing, electronic publishing and commerce, history of publishing, and professional standards and ethics.

While Publishing offers degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, the majority of students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Publishing all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Publishing is $40,406.

Popularity of Publishing Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Publishing degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Publishing majors is Editors. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Publishing can prepare you for is Editors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Publishing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Publishing majors.

  1. #1 Editors

Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
6 (85%)
Male Students
1 (14%)
White (5, 71%)
Black or African American (1, 14%)
Two or more races (1, 14%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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