Las Vegas is located in Clark county and has a population of 478,434.
Media schools in Las Vegas charged students an average tuition of $10,897.00 if they were Nevada residents, and $15,529.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in Las Vegas is $1,093.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Las Vegas was $10,456.00. The average cost for students living at home was $5,250.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There is one media college in Las Vegas. Media programs in Las Vegas reportedly graduated 130 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $63,030.00 | 150 |
| Actors | Not available | 390 |
| Producers and Directors | $71,970.00 | 550 |
| Dancers | Not available | 690 |
| Choreographers | $39,860.00 | 40 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $108,700.00 | 30 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $50,820.00 | 210 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $48,220.00 | 150 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $60,860.00 | 730 |
| Editors | $56,340.00 | 220 |
| Technical Writers | $49,470.00 | 180 |
| Writers and Authors | $62,230.00 | 290 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $42,310.00 | 120 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $50,510.00 | 400 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $46,570.00 | 2,190 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $31,640.00 | 150 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $58,100.00 | 280 |
| Photographers | $38,760.00 | 730 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $47,240.00 | 90 |
| Film and Video Editors | $46,160.00 | 80 |
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