Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia county and has a population of 1,517,550.
Media schools in Philadelphia charged students an average tuition of $19,280.00 if they were Pennsylvania residents, and $19,918.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in Philadelphia is $1,257.00. Students who live on campus while attending a media school in Philadelphia, can expect to pay an average of $10,056.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $3,708.00. There are four media colleges in Philadelphia from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. 56 students were reported to have graduated from media programs in Philadelphia in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $54,480.00 | 310 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $41,320.00 | 100 |
| Actors | Not available | 330 |
| Producers and Directors | $77,570.00 | 770 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $49,820.00 | 150 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $33,370.00 | 680 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $39,810.00 | 750 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $68,150.00 | 4,200 |
| Editors | $56,240.00 | 2,070 |
| Technical Writers | $66,460.00 | 700 |
| Writers and Authors | $58,370.00 | 690 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $54,370.00 | 460 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $36,410.00 | 190 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $42,610.00 | 540 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $37,560.00 | 420 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $38,060.00 | 170 |
| Photographers | $37,800.00 | 770 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $41,800.00 | 120 |
| Film and Video Editors | $47,070.00 | 150 |
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