St. Petersburg is located in Pinellas county and has a population of 248,232.
For Florida residents, the average tuition for all St. Petersburg media schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $12,743.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for St. Petersburg media schools was $16,346.00.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in St. Petersburg is $1,250.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in St. Petersburg was $8,904.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,100.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are two media colleges in St. Petersburg from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. 73 students were reported to have graduated from media programs in St. Petersburg in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $50,110.00 | 130 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $49,870.00 | Not available |
| Actors | Not available | Not available |
| Producers and Directors | $76,180.00 | 590 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $49,840.00 | 120 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $35,410.00 | 290 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $45,450.00 | 270 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $56,730.00 | 2,610 |
| Editors | $69,620.00 | 750 |
| Technical Writers | $54,670.00 | 210 |
| Writers and Authors | $50,070.00 | 300 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $65,360.00 | Not available |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $38,240.00 | 260 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $39,290.00 | 350 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $35,150.00 | 300 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $46,950.00 | 80 |
| Photographers | $34,840.00 | 390 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $40,220.00 | 200 |
| Film and Video Editors | $55,060.00 | 90 |