Boston has 589,141 residents. It is located in Suffolk county.
Media schools in Boston charged students an average tuition of $19,395.00 if they were Massachusetts residents, and $20,584.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The cost, on average, for books and supplies needed for media schools in Boston is $1,228.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Boston was $11,635.00. The average cost for students living at home was $3,828.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students have a choice of five media colleges in Boston to attend. Media programs in Boston reportedly graduated 56 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $60,210.00 | 640 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $61,500.00 | 200 |
| Actors | Not available | 1,250 |
| Producers and Directors | $69,880.00 | 1,630 |
| Choreographers | $31,000.00 | Not available |
| Music Directors and Composers | $54,660.00 | 210 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $60,480.00 | 340 |
| Broadcast News Analysts | $76,610.00 | 140 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | Not available | 550 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $63,130.00 | 6,490 |
| Editors | $64,870.00 | 2,870 |
| Technical Writers | $80,300.00 | 1,550 |
| Writers and Authors | $64,110.00 | 590 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $59,720.00 | 740 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $81,430.00 | 310 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $41,940.00 | 1,210 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $40,590.00 | 360 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $53,240.00 | 450 |
| Photographers | $40,960.00 | 830 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $74,240.00 | 240 |
| Film and Video Editors | $86,790.00 | 220 |
Students in computer science programs are far more focused on the technical side of computer science than on the creative side. Personally, I wish I would have known that before enrolling in my program.Read Full Interview
