Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing Certificate
Would you like to prepare for a career in graphic design or desktop publishing? Are you already working in print or graphic design and want to expand your design skills or your computer skills? Then the Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing Certificate is for you. Attention to detail, strong computer skills, communication and collaboration skills, and creativity under tight deadlines are qualities that will lead to a successful career in graphic design/desktop publishing.
NECC’s Certificate in Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing is designed to prepare you for employment. You will graduate with marketable skills in graphic design and knowledge of several illustration and page layout programs used today in the field of desktop publishing.
Graduates will be able to pursue many career paths, and could work for publishers, newspapers, or in the printing industry. You could also work at corporations, government agencies, and in higher education.
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| U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Title | Graphic Designers | ||
| U.S. Dept. of Labor’s SOC Code | 27-1024 | ||
| U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Profile Website | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1024.00 | ||
| Typical Costs for Books & Supplies | $843 | ||
| On-time Graduation Rate | 33% | ||
| Job Placement Rate** | 100% | ||
| Median Student Loan Dept Incurred | $6065 | ||
| Tuition & Fees* | In-State: $4,351.00 | New England: $4,715.00 | Out of State: $11,099.00 |
*Average cost for a student completing the program within normal time.
**Reporting from the 2010-2011 Academic Year
