Chicago has a population of 2,896,016 and is located in Cook county.
Video Production schools in Chicago charged students an average tuition of $15,380.00 if they were Illinois residents, and $16,992.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The cost, on average, for books and supplies needed for video production schools in Chicago is $1,479.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at video production schools in Chicago was $9,011.00. The average cost for students living at home was $3,869.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There are four video production colleges in Chicago from which students can pick the one that best suits their needs. 554 students were reported to have graduated from video production programs in Chicago in the 2008 - 2009 school year.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $63,410.00 | 730 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $47,920.00 | 320 |
| Producers and Directors | $71,220.00 | 1,090 |
| Choreographers | $53,290.00 | 150 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $47,790.00 | 620 |
| Editors | $56,540.00 | 4,540 |
| Technical Writers | $68,530.00 | 780 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $40,940.00 | 900 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $47,780.00 | 590 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | $44,360.00 | 400 |
| Film and Video Editors | $65,930.00 | 560 |
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