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#1

#1 Best College for Platemaker/Imager in the U.S.

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Every year, Illinois Central College grants about 490 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$51,697

#2

#2 Best College for Platemaker/Imager in the U.S.

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena, AR

At Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

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Median Starting Salary

$51,697

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About Platemaker/Imager

Platemaker/Imager programs prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare film, digital data, and surfaces to reproduce printed or graphic images. Includes instruction in platemaking, stripping, camerawork, imposition, digital imaging, computer direct-to-plate and direct-to-press, and related processes.

While Platemaker/Imager has degrees up to the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, the majority of students earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. Students major in Platemaker/Imager all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level sees the most graduates in Illinois. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Platemaker/Imager is $40,500.

Popularity of Platemaker/Imager Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Platemaker/Imager majors is Prepress Technicians and Workers. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific careers. A job that is in high need that a degree in Platemaker/Imager can prepare you for is Prepress Technicians and Workers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Platemaker/Imager majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Platemaker/Imager majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
4
Female Students
1 (25%)
Male Students
3 (75%)

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