Costa Mesa is located in Orange county and has a population of 108,724.
Media schools in Costa Mesa charged students an average tuition of $12,492.00 if they were California residents, and $13,804.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in Costa Mesa is $904.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Costa Mesa was $7,994.00. The average cost for students living at home was $7,960.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students have a choice of two media colleges in Costa Mesa to attend. Media programs in Costa Mesa reportedly graduated 79 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $69,440.00 | 620 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $47,900.00 | 100 |
| Actors | Not available | 480 |
| Producers and Directors | $77,180.00 | 530 |
| Dancers | Not available | 150 |
| Choreographers | $40,800.00 | 480 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $44,290.00 | 80 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $49,920.00 | Not available |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $41,740.00 | 270 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $61,930.00 | 2,390 |
| Editors | $68,540.00 | 850 |
| Technical Writers | $62,430.00 | 570 |
| Writers and Authors | $59,390.00 | 310 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $47,150.00 | 380 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $50,280.00 | 240 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $49,630.00 | 800 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $35,530.00 | 130 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $53,770.00 | 280 |
| Photographers | $35,650.00 | 610 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $61,060.00 | 50 |
| Film and Video Editors | $45,280.00 | 140 |