The average annual wage of the occupations is $85,110 and $41 per hour. 17 vocational programs could be taken for the Editors career. Based on BLS data, a total of 95,700 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 17 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Editors.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 29 | $30,712 | - | - | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 27 | $31,175 | - | - | - |
| Journalism | 39 | $31,651 | - | - | - |
| Broadcast Journalism | 12 | $32,359 | - | - | - |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 5 | $36,167 | - | - | - |
| Publishing | 7 | $36,182 | - | - | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other) | 7 | $33,985 | - | - | - |
| Writing | 15 | $33,882 | - | - | - |
| Creative Writing | 55 | $37,658 | - | - | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 86 | $30,256 | - | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | $27,944 | - | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (other) | 5 | $46,537 | - | - | - |
| General Literature | 2 | $38,778 | - | - | - |
| Children's and Adolescent Literature | 3 | $15,510 | - | - | - |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 11 | $30,146 | - | - | - |
| Grantsmanship | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Business/Corporate Communications, Other | 1 | - | - | - | - |
The following 16 occupations are related to Editors.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 111K | $108,820 | $52 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 437K | $112,430 | $54 |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,220 | $88,190 | $0 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | 134K | $68,570 | $33 |
| Library Technicians | 76,670 | $42,570 | $20 |
| Art Directors | 51,200 | $125,920 | $61 |
| Graphic Designers | 213K | $64,700 | $31 |
| Producers and Directors | 154K | $107,170 | $52 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 45,020 | $101,430 | $49 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 276K | $77,720 | $37 |
| Technical Writers | 47,970 | $86,620 | $42 |
| Writers and Authors | 49,450 | $87,590 | $42 |
| Film and Video Editors | 29,240 | $83,470 | $40 |
| Correspondence Clerks | 4,650 | $46,940 | $23 |
| Desktop Publishers | 5,220 | $57,680 | $28 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 5,490 | $51,100 | $25 |
The following 254 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Editors. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.