Graphic Design Technology

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Prepares students for careers in commercial printing companies, pre-press imaging companies, quick print and copy shops, in-plant shops, specialty printing companies, advertising agencies, and newspaper and magazine offices. Students participate in work-based learning activities through the on-campus graphics production shop. Upon completion of required core classes, students may enroll in advanced courses in the three specialization areas. Innovations in computer technology continue to rapidly change and expand the field of graphic technologies.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,355.10

Total required fees

$1,687.90

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Clover Park Technical College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

111

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Completion rate

74%

Employment rate

64%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.68

Typical (median) annual earnings

$29,030.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Other Industries

48%

Retail Trade

22%

Manufacturing

19%

Transportation and Warehousing

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
45
Completion rate
74%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
51%
Female
49%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
11%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
60%
Multi-racial
16%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
41%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
13%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
50%
Some college experience, but no degree
24%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
6%