Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design at Washburn Institute of Technology in Topeka, KS

Communications Technologies CERTIFICATE CIP 10.0303

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

45%

5 of 11

Female Graduates

55%

6 of 11

Annual Tuition & Fees

$8,880

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $8,880 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Washburn Institute of Technology's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 10.0303

Program Family Communications Technologies

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 11 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 45% male, 55% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Desktop Publishers

Average Starting Salary

$55,290

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	$44,232	-12.4%	75%	primary100% confidence
Prepress Technicians and Workers SOC: 51-5111	$38,952	-14.6%	0%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$41,468

Peak Salary

$69,113

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (5)

● Critical Thinking

● Reading Comprehension

● Judgment and Decision Making

● Speaking

● Active Listening

ℹ 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.

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Institution

School Name Washburn Institute of Technology

Location Topeka, KS

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $8,880

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,880

Average Net Price $11,906

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Program Information

CIP Code: 10.0303

CIP Family: 10

IPEDS ID: