Madison has a population of 208,054 and is located in Dane county.
Media schools in Madison charged students an average tuition of $11,265.00 if they were Wisconsin residents, and $14,172.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The average cost of books and supplies for media schools in Madison is $573.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at media schools in Madison was $7,145.00. The average cost for students living at home was $4,451.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are two media colleges in Madison for students to choose from. Media programs in Madison reportedly graduated 23 students in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $48,140.00 | 150 |
| Producers and Directors | $45,350.00 | 290 |
| Choreographers | $39,790.00 | 200 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $56,460.00 | 70 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | $27,990.00 | 130 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $51,950.00 | 1,190 |
| Editors | $44,870.00 | 730 |
| Technical Writers | $60,870.00 | 140 |
| Writers and Authors | $49,650.00 | 300 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $55,540.00 | 100 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $40,700.00 | 90 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $33,890.00 | 60 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $32,830.00 | 80 |
| Photographers | $39,390.00 | 200 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $36,880.00 | 50 |
| Film and Video Editors | $32,160.00 | 30 |
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