Columbia is located in Richland county and has a population of 116,278.
For South Carolina residents, the average tuition for all Columbia media schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $13,360.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for Columbia media schools was $14,818.00.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in Columbia is $831.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Columbia was $5,773.00. The average cost for students living at home was $5,626.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are three media colleges in Columbia for students to choose from. Media programs in Columbia reportedly graduated 65 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $32,600.00 | Not available |
| Producers and Directors | $35,800.00 | 120 |
| Choreographers | $35,000.00 | Not available |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $54,380.00 | 50 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $40,460.00 | 150 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $46,330.00 | 700 |
| Editors | $42,030.00 | 110 |
| Technical Writers | $59,660.00 | 80 |
| Writers and Authors | $48,950.00 | 30 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $29,770.00 | 50 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $33,290.00 | 110 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $30,000.00 | 110 |
| Photographers | $30,500.00 | 120 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $35,550.00 | 40 |
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