A Bachelorâs degree in journalism is a four-year program, although at some universities it is possible to complete the program in three years.
Those in the lowest 10 percent earning bracket had salaries of $28,610 or less. Writers and authors in the highest 10 percent earning bracket had average salaries of $109,440 or more. Industries that paid the highest average salaries were advertising and motion pictures. Average salaries for writers and authors working in these industries were $62,000 or higher.
The actors get paid much more. Will Ferrel is the highest paid cast member in SNL history earning $350,000 for the 20-episode 2001-2002 season ($17,500/episode). Tina Fey made $1.5 million this year as a performer and head writer for SNL (in a now 12-episode season). I haven't found a website that lists them all.