Seattle has a population of 563,374 and is located in King county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in media schools in Seattle during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $14,514.00. The average tuition was $16,816.00 for non-residents studying in Washington state.
Books and supplies for media schools in Seattle cost an average of $1,308.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Seattle was $9,073.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,541.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are two media colleges in Seattle for students to choose from. 43 students were reported to have graduated from media programs in Seattle in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $65,450.00 | 1,340 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $54,620.00 | 120 |
| Actors | Not available | 550 |
| Producers and Directors | $66,020.00 | 990 |
| Dancers | Not available | 200 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $71,840.00 | 50 |
| Radio and Television Announcers | $76,250.00 | 250 |
| Broadcast News Analysts | $79,800.00 | 50 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $52,620.00 | 470 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,790.00 | 3,470 |
| Editors | $63,160.00 | 1,470 |
| Technical Writers | $80,950.00 | 1,360 |
| Writers and Authors | $62,060.00 | 800 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $47,580.00 | 580 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $56,290.00 | 1,250 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $42,500.00 | 540 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $42,030.00 | 290 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $53,200.00 | 260 |
| Photographers | $43,010.00 | 940 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $60,390.00 | 300 |
| Film and Video Editors | $61,690.00 | 190 |
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