St. Louis has a population of 348,189 and is located in St. Louis county.
Media schools in St. Louis charged students an average tuition of $15,439.00 if they were Missouri residents, and $16,363.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in St. Louis is $1,273.00. Students who live on campus while attending a media school in St. Louis, can expect to pay an average of $8,185.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $6,305.00. There are four media colleges in St. Louis for students to choose from. Media programs in St. Louis reportedly graduated 56 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $47,720.00 | 190 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $43,230.00 | 30 |
| Actors | Not available | 420 |
| Producers and Directors | $62,420.00 | 490 |
| Dancers | Not available | 300 |
| Choreographers | $34,330.00 | Not available |
| Music Directors and Composers | $48,120.00 | 60 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $42,810.00 | 400 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $51,880.00 | 330 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $58,620.00 | 3,040 |
| Editors | $58,620.00 | 580 |
| Technical Writers | $60,230.00 | 510 |
| Writers and Authors | $54,030.00 | 500 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,400.00 | 480 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $43,640.00 | Not available |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $38,760.00 | 870 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $28,900.00 | 360 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $47,970.00 | 80 |
| Photographers | $33,360.00 | 840 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $51,890.00 | 180 |
| Film and Video Editors | $51,740.00 | 150 |