A high salary does not necessarily mean high satisfaction.
After graduation, publishing graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $104,373, while the bottom 20% make closer to $30,384. The median grad salary is $56,314.
Publishing graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in publishing is $43,544, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $56,991.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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