Nashville has a population of 545,524 and is located in Davidson county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in art schools in Nashville during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $14,428.00. The average tuition was $15,443.00 for non-residents studying in Tennessee.
Books and supplies for art schools in Nashville cost an average of $1,274.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at art schools in Nashville was $7,718.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,935.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students have a choice of four art colleges in Nashville to attend. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 25 students completed art programs in Nashville.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $52,980.00 | 90 |
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $49,710.00 | Not available |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $45,830.00 | 110 |
| Floral Designers | $28,210.00 | 180 |
| Graphic Designers | $39,020.00 | 1,090 |
| Interior Designers | $46,330.00 | 220 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $24,860.00 | 180 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $80,070.00 | 50 |
| Actors | Not available | Not available |
| Producers and Directors | $67,380.00 | 350 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $41,560.00 | 120 |
| Musicians and Singers | Not available | 1,690 |
| Photographers | $29,100.00 | 310 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $39,530.00 | 140 |
| Film and Video Editors | $54,720.00 | 70 |
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