Seattle has a population of 563,374 and is located in King county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in art schools in Seattle during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $14,514.00. The average tuition was $16,816.00 for non-residents studying in Washington state.
Books and supplies for art schools in Seattle cost an average of $1,308.00. Students who live on campus while attending a art school in Seattle, can expect to pay an average of $9,073.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $4,541.00. There are three art colleges in Seattle from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. Art programs in Seattle reportedly graduated 134 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | $91,440.00 | 560 |
| Craft Artists | $33,230.00 | Not available |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $52,250.00 | Not available |
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $65,450.00 | 1,340 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $63,690.00 | 600 |
| Fashion Designers | $70,910.00 | 240 |
| Floral Designers | $31,060.00 | 510 |
| Graphic Designers | $53,710.00 | 2,880 |
| Interior Designers | $56,580.00 | 620 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $33,350.00 | 580 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $54,620.00 | 120 |
| Actors | Not available | 550 |
| Producers and Directors | $66,020.00 | 990 |
| Dancers | Not available | 200 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $71,840.00 | 50 |
| Musicians and Singers | Not available | 560 |
| Photographers | $43,010.00 | 940 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $60,390.00 | 300 |
| Film and Video Editors | $61,690.00 | 190 |
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