Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny county and has a population of 334,563.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in media schools in Pittsburgh during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $17,048.00. The average tuition was $17,584.00 for non-residents studying in Pennsylvania.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in Pittsburgh is $1,245.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Pittsburgh was $7,929.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,334.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Students have a choice of five media colleges in Pittsburgh to attend. 80 students were reported to have graduated from media programs in Pittsburgh in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $47,550.00 | 100 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $42,930.00 | Not available |
| Actors | Not available | 90 |
| Producers and Directors | $54,270.00 | 390 |
| Dancers | Not available | 40 |
| Choreographers | $35,820.00 | Not available |
| Music Directors and Composers | $47,460.00 | 170 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $46,160.00 | 210 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $43,140.00 | 450 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,190.00 | 2,190 |
| Editors | $52,550.00 | 680 |
| Technical Writers | $55,150.00 | 410 |
| Writers and Authors | $58,900.00 | 260 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $45,310.00 | 170 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $39,090.00 | 40 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $36,570.00 | 270 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $33,140.00 | 190 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $35,750.00 | 90 |
| Photographers | $32,770.00 | 460 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $38,690.00 | 180 |
| Film and Video Editors | $37,370.00 | 50 |
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