Springfield has a population of 151,580 and is located in Greene county.
For Missouri residents, the average tuition for all Springfield media schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $10,419.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Springfield media schools was $10,909.00.
Books and supplies for media schools in Springfield cost an average of $1,024.00. Students who live on campus while attending a media school in Springfield, can expect to pay an average of $5,733.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $4,978.00. There are two media colleges in Springfield from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 80 students completed media programs in Springfield.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $51,490.00 | Not available |
| Producers and Directors | $53,280.00 | 70 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $37,200.00 | 220 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $31,280.00 | 60 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $42,980.00 | 430 |
| Editors | $39,080.00 | 90 |
| Technical Writers | $42,240.00 | 70 |
| Writers and Authors | $48,070.00 | 70 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $36,120.00 | 30 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $32,520.00 | 40 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $32,040.00 | Not available |
| Photographers | $22,910.00 | 90 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $32,510.00 | Not available |