Institutions for higher education in the Fort Lauderdale area are specially equipped to produce media-proficient graduates. For example,American Intercontinental University offers a degree in visual communication, useful in many aspects of broadcasting and visually-related production, and Broward Community College has programs in dramatic arts, journalism, mass communication, theatre performance, and, most importantly, radio and tv broadcasting. Florida Atlantic University also is an option with degrees in communication, English, and theatre.
Broadcasting and related industries in Ft. Lauderdale have a good occupational outlook. Broadcasting in Fort Lauderdale currently employs 1,460 individuals, and it is projected through the year 2012 that the industry will grow 2.4% annually, with total jobs numbering 1,740 by that time, quite a large jump. Motion picture and sound recording industries will gain 3.93% each year, coming to a total of 3,237 jobs from its current level of 2,462, a more significant gain. Also, performing arts, spectator sports, and related sectors should increase by a total of 11.1%, coming to 3,132 jobs. Statistically, Fort Lauderdale has very strong projections for broadcasting industries compared to other larger cities.
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