Raleigh has a population of 276,093 and is located in Wake county.
For North Carolina residents, the average tuition for all Raleigh design schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $12,740.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Raleigh design schools was $14,807.00.
Books and supplies for design schools in Raleigh cost an average of $1,036.00. Students who live on campus while attending a design school in Raleigh, can expect to pay an average of $7,470.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $5,003.00. There are three design colleges in Raleigh for students to choose from. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 77 students completed design programs in Raleigh.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $64,300.00 | 40 |
| Floral Designers | $27,800.00 | 180 |
| Graphic Designers | $41,200.00 | 960 |
| Interior Designers | $40,140.00 | 140 |
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