Jacksonville has a population of 735,617 and is located in Duval county.
For Florida residents, the average tuition for all Jacksonville media schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $11,793.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Jacksonville media schools was $12,963.00.
The cost, on average, for books and supplies needed for media schools in Jacksonville is $850.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Jacksonville was $7,639.00. The average cost for students living at home was $3,947.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are two media colleges in Jacksonville for students to choose from. Media programs in Jacksonville reportedly graduated 295 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $56,570.00 | 200 |
| Music Directors and Composers | Not available | 70 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $75,290.00 | 130 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $54,130.00 | 1,050 |
| Editors | $44,170.00 | 320 |
| Technical Writers | $52,820.00 | 90 |
| Writers and Authors | $45,100.00 | 130 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $42,190.00 | 160 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $41,680.00 | 40 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $33,620.00 | 230 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $28,310.00 | 150 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $35,240.00 | 60 |
| Photographers | $30,080.00 | 240 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $26,590.00 | 120 |
| Film and Video Editors | $32,770.00 | 40 |
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