New Orleans is located in Orleans county and has a population of 484,674.
Media schools in New Orleans charged students an average tuition of $11,711.00 if they were Louisiana residents, and $13,177.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in New Orleans is $1,033.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in New Orleans was $7,228.00. The average cost for students living at home was $2,821.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are three media colleges in New Orleans for students to choose from. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 52 students completed media programs in New Orleans.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Actors | Not available | 210 |
| Producers and Directors | $51,410.00 | Not available |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $31,820.00 | 110 |
| Broadcast News Analysts | $64,480.00 | 30 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $51,660.00 | 200 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $58,310.00 | 390 |
| Editors | $41,640.00 | 210 |
| Technical Writers | $51,230.00 | 90 |
| Writers and Authors | $51,350.00 | 140 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $31,120.00 | 120 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $31,660.00 | Not available |
| Photographers | $26,290.00 | 270 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $32,400.00 | 120 |
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