Austin has a population of 656,562 and is located in Travis county.
Art schools in Austin charged students an average tuition of $12,530.00 if they were Texas residents, and $14,562.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for art schools in Austin is $1,167.00. Students who live on campus while attending a art school in Austin, can expect to pay an average of $7,627.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $4,503.00. There are three art colleges in Austin for students to choose from. Art programs in Austin reportedly graduated 55 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $84,700.00 | 300 |
| Craft Artists | $59,420.00 | Not available |
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $68,400.00 | 510 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $73,730.00 | Not available |
| Floral Designers | $24,560.00 | 200 |
| Graphic Designers | $48,520.00 | 1,510 |
| Interior Designers | $43,300.00 | 520 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $28,360.00 | 390 |
| Producers and Directors | $63,720.00 | 540 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $44,790.00 | 90 |
| Musicians and Singers | Not available | 240 |
| Photographers | $35,700.00 | 490 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $31,890.00 | 50 |
| Film and Video Editors | $59,780.00 | 90 |
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