Broadcasting Schools in Florida
Florida contains
47 schools that offer broadcasting programs.
University of Miami,
the highest-ranking broadcasting school in FL, has a total student population of 15,629 and
is the
69th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 47 broadcasting schools
in Florida,
only 15 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
AI Miami International University of Art and Design comes out as the most expensive ($37,252/yr),
with Indian River State College as the lowest recorded at only $2,138/yr.
Broadcasting students from Florida schools who go on to become
broadcast technicians,
reporters,
news reporters,
news anchors, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 31,220 people working as
broadcast technicians alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$38,330.
Also, Broadcast news analysts make on average $67,990 per year and there are about 5,820 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the Florida alone, there are
200 employed broadcast news analysts earning an average yearly salary of
$108,500. Broadcast technicians in this state earn
$36,200/yr and there are 2,250 employed.
Also, within the broadcasting schools
in Florida, the average student population is 3,322 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
17 to 1. Aside from broadcasting,
there are 7625 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 2,875 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$2,879, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Broadcasting Programs in Florida
Pinellas Technical Education Center
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Orlando Tech
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate
McFatter Technical Center
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate
Miami Dade College
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Hillsborough Community College
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Palm Beach Community College
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Manatee Technical Institute
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate
City College
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Florida Interesting Facts
- Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pristine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Biscayne National Park.
- Saint Augustine is the oldest European settlement in North America.
- The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part of the land in Punta Gorda juts into Charlotte Harbor. The harbor itself is somewhat unique, as it is the point where the Peace River meets the ocean.
- Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park destination in the United States.
- New England Congregationalists who sought to bring their style of liberal arts education to the state founded Rollins College, the oldest college in Florida, in Winter Park in 1885.
Top National Parks in Florida:
Famous State Residents:
See Also
Related Subjects - Schools in or near Florida