Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA

Communications Technologies BACHELOR CIP 10.0303

Total Graduates

4

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

50%

2 of 4

Female Graduates

50%

2 of 4

Annual Tuition

$1,104

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.
Degree Level BACHELOR
CIP Code 10.0303
Program Family Communications Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 4 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 50% male, 50% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Desktop Publishers

Average Starting Salary

$53,620

10-Year Job Growth

-12.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Desktop Publishers SOC: 43-9031
$42,896-12.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
Prepress Technicians and Workers SOC: 51-5111
$37,840-14.6%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$40,215

Peak Salary

$67,025

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (5)

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Active Listening

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Outlook Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Important Software

Salesforce software MySQL Microsoft Access Microsoft Visual Basic Microsoft SharePoint Extensible markup language XML SAP software Oracle Java Perl Python

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

C
Conventional
R
Realistic
A
Artistic

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; creative expression and innovation

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Creative design
  • Artistic expression

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Organized
Detail-oriented
Practical
Hands-on
Creative
Imaginative

💡 Interests

Organization
Data management
Building things
Working with hands
Creative design
Artistic expression

Work Values

Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Creativity
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; creative expression and innovation?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value active listening?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Creative individuals who value originality
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Yucaipa, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $1,104
Out-of-State Tuition $12,144

Program Information

CIP Code: 10.0303
CIP Family: 10
IPEDS ID: