Education & Career

AES Education Directory - Eastern Region, USA/Canada

Type 4 Courses - Bachelors degree course (e.g. BS, BSc, BA, BMus)

American University

4400 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20016-8058, United States
Tel: +1 202 885 3477
Internet: http://www.american.edu/cas/performing-arts/audio-tech.cfm

Audio Technology

Last Updated: 2015-4-21

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A., B.S.
Facilities: State of the art recording facility with three control rooms, a main recording space with variable acoustics, a drum room with portable Foley pits, four isolation booths, one 16 seat computer lab.
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Theory and techniques of sound recording and reproduction
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1-3 months
Validating Body: Inquire
Contact Person: Ana Cetina


Appalachian State University

Hayes School of Music
Boone, NC 28608, United States
Tel: 828-262-3020
Fax: 828-262-6446
Internet: http://www.music.appstate.edu/recording

Music Industry Studies--Recording Concentration

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS- Music Industry Studies
Facilities: Multitrack recording studio; production studio; computer labs; concert hall; MIDI studio.
Exact Duration: Four years.
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: [email protected]


Art Institute of Philadelphia

1622 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
Tel: +1 215 567 7080
Fax: +1 215 246 3339

Audio Production

Last Updated: 2012-2-29

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.S.
Facilities: 24-track studio (SSL Duality), 1 MIDI lab, 2 DAW audio labs, ProTools, Logic
Exact Duration: 3 Years
Emphasis: Music Production, Audio Post, Audio for Video, Live Audio, Audio Installation
Internship/Work Placement: Two 11 week internships
Validating Body: ACICS
Contact Person: Rob Crites


Barton College

400 N. Atlantic Christian College Dr.
Wilson, NC 27893, United States
Tel: (252) 399-6300
Fax: (252) 237-4957
Internet: http://www.barton.edu

Audio Recording Technology

Last Updated: 2019-5-7

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: New Recording studio, DAW suites with Pro Tools. Very small class size.
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Audio Recording, Sound for Picture, Audio Post-Production
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: Internship Program
Validating Body: SACS
Contact Person: Philip Valera


Bay State College

122 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116, United States
Tel: (617) 217-9000
Internet: http://baystate.edu/

Entertainment Management - Audio Production Concentration

Last Updated: 2011-9-15

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelors Degree in Entertainment Management - Audio Production Concentration
Facilities: Digital Audio Lab, Live Sound setup, student run live events venue
Validating Body: NEASC
Contact Person: Julie Viscardi-Smalley


Berklee College of Music

1140 Boylston Street, MS-150 MTD
Boston, MA 02215, United States
Tel: +1 617 747 2058
Fax: +1 617 747 2179
Internet: http://www.berklee.edu/

Music Production and Engineering, Electronic Production and Design Majors

Last Updated: 2016-2-16

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.M.
Facilities: Acoustic/project/postproduction studios, 3 labs, 34 digital workstations, 2 MIDI rooms, mixed media recital hall for instruction, student and visiting artist presentations
Exact Duration: 8 semesters
Emphasis: Current production techniques; strong fundamental training in acoustics, audio, and MIDI; hands-on production, synthesizers, computers, sound design and multimedia production
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: Inquire
Contact Person: Berklee Admissions


Chowan University

One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855, United States
Tel: 252-396-5029
Internet: http://www.chowan.edu

Bachelor of Arts with an Emphasis in Music Industry

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in Music Industry
Facilities: ProTools LE, Sound Forge, Acid Pro, Vegas, Digital and Analog mixing, off campus studio facilities
Exact Duration: 4 year degree program
Emphasis: Music Industry
Fee: call admissions
Internship/Work Placement: 140 hour internship in Senior year
Validating Body: NASM, SACS
Contact Person: James M. Guthrie, D.M.A.


Clemson University

221 Brooks Center
Clemson, SC 29634, United States
Tel: 864-656-4031
Internet: http://www.clemson.edu/PerfArts/audiotechnology/

Audio Engineering

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Arts
Facilities: ProTools HD3 system connected to two studio rooms and a 1,000 seat concert hall
Exact Duration: 4 years
Fee: $3500/semester resident, $7300/semester non-resident
Contact Person: Bruce Whisler


Columbus State University

4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907, United States
Tel: 706-649-1503
Internet: http://music.columbusstate.edu/

Minor in Audio Technology

Last Updated: 2021-11-5

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Minor in Audio Technology
Facilities: Audio Tech Lab, Recording Studio, Multiple Performance Halls
Exact Duration: 2-3 years
Emphasis: Must be completed as a music major
Contact Person: Dr. Matthew McCabe


Concordia University

1455 de Maisonneuve Boul W
Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada
Tel: 1 514 848 2424
Internet: http://concordia.ca/

Major in Electroacoustic Studies

Last Updated: 2011-1-16

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BFA, Major in Electroacoustic Studies
Facilities: Eight channel electroacoustics studio, two 5.1 studios, small stereo project studio, recording studio attached to concert hall
Exact Duration: Three years
Emphasis: Ear-training (12 cr), music theory (9 cr), composition (12-30 credits), recording (6 - 24 credits), history/repertoire (3 cr)
Fee: Provincial and international fee structure
Internship/Work Placement: Portfolio submission
Contact Person: Professor Mark Corwin

Minor in Electroacoustic Studies

Last Updated: 2011-1-16

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BFA, Minor in Electroacoustic Studies
Facilities: Five multi channel ea and recording studios
Exact Duration: 1-2 two years
Emphasis: Composition (12 cr), ear-training (6-12 cr), recording (3-12cr) etc
Fee: Provincial and international fee structure
Internship/Work Placement: Portfolio submission
Contact Person: Professor Mark Corwin


Drexel University

3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Tel: 215-895-2000
Fax: 215-895-2452
Internet: http://drexel.edu/westphal/academics/undergraduate/MIP/

Music Industry

Last Updated: 2015-12-3

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Contact Person: Jim Klein


Elizabeth City State University

1704 Weeksville Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909, United States
Tel: 252-335-3614
Internet: http://www.ecsu.edu/academics/artshumanities/music/index.cfm

B. A. in Music with a Concentration in Sound Recording Technology

Last Updated: 2013-3-27

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A. in Music
Facilities: Recording Studio and lab
Exact Duration: 4 years
Validating Body: Yes
Contact Person: Jason Richmond


Elon University

100 Campus Drive
Burlington, NC 27244, United States
Tel: 336-278-5600
Internet: http://www.elon.edu/e-web/academics/elon_college/music/musicproduction.xhtml

Music Production & Recording Arts

Last Updated: 2017-7-26

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS in Music Production & Recording Arts
Contact Person: Fred Johnson


Five Towns College

305 N Service Rd
Dix Hills, NY 11746, United States
Tel: 631-424-7000
Internet: http://www.ftc.edu

Audio Concentration

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BPS BM
Facilities: 3 professional studios and a midi lab
Exact Duration: 2 year and 4 year programs
Contact Person: John Machado


Full Sail University

3300 University Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32792, United States
Tel: 800 226 7625 (toll free)
Internet: http://www.fullsail.edu

Computer Animation

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Over 110 studios, production suites, soundstages and computer labs.
Emphasis: Animation, Character Modeling, Textures, Visual Effects, Storyboarding
Fee: Varies
Internship/Work Placement: Career Development Assistance Available
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department

Digital Arts & Design

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Over 110 studios, production suites, soundstages and computer labs
Emphasis: Computer graphics, motion graphics, animation, web design, and DVD authoring
Fee: Varies
Internship/Work Placement: Career Development Assistance Available
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department

Entertainment Business

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science Degree
Facilities: Over 110 studios, production suites, soundstages and computer labs.
Fee: Varies
Internship/Work Placement: Career Development Assistance Available
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department

Film

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Over 110 studios, production suites, soundstages and computer labs
Emphasis: Film production, video production, editing, lighting, sound, and special effects
Fee: Varies
Internship/Work Placement: Career Development Assistance Available
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department

Music Business

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Over 110 studios, production suites, soundstages and computer labs.
Emphasis: Law, Management, Marketing, and Distribution
Fee: Varies
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department

Recording Arts

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Over 110 studios, production suites, soundstages and computer labs
Emphasis: Analog and digital recording, music production, sound for motion pictures and television, and entertainment business
Fee: Varies
Internship/Work Placement: Career Development Assistance Available
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department

Show Production and Touring

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Over 110 studios, production suites, soundstages and computer labs.
Emphasis: Live Sound Production, Concert Lights, Sports Broadcast Engineering
Fee: Varies
Internship/Work Placement: Career Development Assistance Available
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department


Georgia Southern University

Foy Building
Statesboro, GA 30460, United States
Tel: 912-478-7763
Internet: http://mustech.mus.georgiasouthern.edu/

BS in Information Technology with a Second Discipline in Music Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: See http://mustech.mus.georgiasouthern.edu/labs
Exact Duration: 4 years
Contact Person: John Thompson


Hampton University

Department of Music
Hampton, VA 23668, United States
Tel: (757) 727-5658/5404
Fax: (757) 727-5084

Music Engineering Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: Studio-B a 24 track analog/digital studio with Amek automation and virtual dynamics, digital editing/CD replication and Studio-A an 8 track analog studio.
Exact Duration: 4- years
Emphasis: A Music degree with an emphasis in audio recording/electrical engineering and liberal arts education.
Fee: app. $18,000 per year Tuition,Room & Board
Internship/Work Placement: varies
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Dr. Shelia Maye, Dept. Chair


International Academy of Design & Technology - Tampa, Florida

5104 Eisenhower Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33634, United States
Tel: 813-889-3495
Fax: 813-881-0008
Internet: http://www.academy.edu

Audio Production

Last Updated: 2013-1-16

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Audio Production
Facilities: Studio A - Digidesign ICON D-Control HD3 , Studio B - D-Command Production Studio, 21 Station Recording MIDI Lab with Digi 002 Systems, Avid Authorized Certified Training Location offering Pro Tools Operator Certification - Music
Exact Duration: Approx. 36 Months
Fee: Inquire
Validating Body: ACICS
Contact Person: Robert Garofallou


Ithaca College School of Music

953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850, United States
Tel: (607) 274-3484
Fax: (607) 274-1727
Internet: http://www.ithaca.edu/music/recording

Bachelor of Music in Sound Recording Technology

Last Updated: 2010-10-19

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Music in Sound Recording Technology
Facilities: 48 Channel SSL DUALITY/ProTools HD Recording Studios with 8 Large Ensemble Recital Halls, full complement of microphones, Benchmark, Converters + Mic Preamplifiers/8 ProTools Production studios, 3 Electroacoustic Music Studios include 48 I/O of ProTools.
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Fee: $30,606 plus room and board
Internship/Work Placement: Internship - senior year. All students hired as work-study engineers during entire 4-year degree
Validating Body: National Association of Schools of Music
Contact Person: Alex Perialas


Keene State College

229 Main St.
Keene, NH 03435, United States
Tel: 603.358.2177
Internet: http://music.keene.edu/

Music Technology

Last Updated: 2015-12-20

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BM
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: inquire
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Dr. Craig Sylvern


Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania

Department of Music
Annville, PA 17003, United States
Tel: +1 717 867 6285
Fax: +1 717 867 6390
Internet: http://www.lvc.edu/amp

Audio & Music Production

Last Updated: 2020-10-30

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Music in Audio & Music Production
Facilities: Avid S6 Pro Tools multitrack studio, 24-tr analog multitrack studio (Pro Tools & analog tape), mastering suite, extensive outboard & mic selection.
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Areas of study include music, recording, mastering, production, digital media, Dante/AV, acoustics, etc.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: Flexible: one semester or summer term
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Barry R. Hill


Mercy College

555 Broadway, VIC-202
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, United States
Tel: 914-674-7432
Internet: http://https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/bs-music-production

Music Production & Recording Arts Program

Last Updated: 2023-3-16

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: 4 Pro Tools HD Studios, 3 Pro Tools Instructional Labs, and Classrooms. Perfomance facilities include the Lecture Hall, Rotunda, The Stage at the Vic Café, and Pavillion in The Grove (coming Fall 2023)
Exact Duration: Four years
Emphasis: Music Production & Recording Arts
Fee: 2023-24: $892/credit, $11,753/semester (includes registration for 12-18 credits & program fees). Room and board is available.
Internship/Work Placement: Internships and placements available at several Westchester County and New York City Businesses.
Validating Body: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Contact Person: Stephen B. Ward


New England School of Communications at Husson University

1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401, United States
Tel: 207-973-1025
Fax: 207-992-1936
Internet: http://www.nescom.husson.edu

Audio Engineering

Last Updated: 2017-3-1

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelors Degree in Communications
Facilities: 7 control rooms featuring both analog and digital systems, live room, 3 ISO booths, ADR/Foley room and an 18 station Pro Tools lab. Rooms are equiped with modern multi-track technology including Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Logic , Pyramix.
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Audio
Fee: $8292 per semester plus room and board ( if required)
Internship/Work Placement: yes
Validating Body: NEASC
Contact Person: Edward Goguen

Live Sound Technology

Last Updated: 2017-3-7

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Housed in the Gracie Theatre with 2 audio control rooms attached, Mobile Production Unit for live and remote broadcasts and feature Midas Pro3, Avid Profile, Yamaha CL3, Calrec Summa plus more. Gear from Shure, Crown, Neuman, Meyer Sounc and Sennheiser.
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Live Sound Technology for Concerts, Theatre and other live performances.
Fee: $8,292 per semester (plus room and board if applicable.)
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Validating Body: NEASC
Contact Person: Edward Goguen


New York University-Tisch School of the Arts

194 Mercer Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10012, United States
Tel: 212-992-8400
Fax: 212-995-4383
Internet: http://clivedavisinst.tisch.nyu.edu/page/home.html

Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music

Last Updated: 2013-9-4

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BFA in Recorded Music
Facilities: Three state-of-the art, fully-equipped recording studios; Two ProTools editing suites; One 17-station ProTools and programming lab equipped for an Intel iMac with Pro Tools LE, Logic, Reason, and Abelton Live software.
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Recorded Music Program
Fee: Tuition and Fees approximately $44,845 per academic school year. Room and board approximately $16,622
Internship/Work Placement: Internships are required and are made available with many of New York City's leading music industry labels, post-production houses, and other music industry enterprises.
Contact Person: Alan Watson


Northern Vermont University-Lyndon

1001 College Rd.
Lyndonville, VT 05851, United States
Tel: 800.225-1998
Internet: http://https://www.northernvermont.edu/academics/degree-programs/performing-arts/music-business-and-industry

Music Business and Industry

Last Updated: 2021-5-8

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Analog Recording Studio, 17 Station DAW Lab, Live Sound Lab, Large Theater, Practice Facilities
Exact Duration: 3 to 4 years
Validating Body: NECHE
Contact Person: Brian Warwick


NYU Steinhardt, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

35 West 4th Street, Suite 1077
New York, NY 10012, United States
Tel: 212-998-5424
Internet: http://https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/landing/music-technology-degrees

Music Technology Program

Last Updated: 2020-11-19

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.Mus.
Facilities: The James L. Dolan Music Recording Studio, a 7,500 square foot multifunctional teaching, recording, and research space and one of the most technologically advanced audio teaching facilities in the U.S., plus 10 other studios.
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Undergraduate Major in Music Technology (BM). An accelerated dual BM/MM is also offered and can be completed in 5 years.
Fee: Approximately $27,440 per semester (tuition and fees) for 2020-21
Internship/Work Placement: Internships at leading New York City recording studios, new-media web-related companies, music-scoring houses and other music industry enterprises
Validating Body: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Contact Person: Paul Geluso


Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

1 East Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21202, United States
Tel: +1 410-234-4848
Fax: +1 410-547-7908
Internet: http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/recordingarts

Recording Arts and Sciences

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BM
Facilities: 4 Control Rooms. Pro Tools, Pyramix, Automated Multi-channel Analog and Digital Consoles
Exact Duration: 5 Years
Emphasis: Recording arts, music, acoustics and electrical engineering
Fee: $34,250/year
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Scott Metcalfe


Radford University

Box 6968, Department of Music
Radford, VA 24142, United States
Tel: 540-831-6174
Fax: 540-831-6133
Internet: http://www.radford.edu/~cmt-web

Music and Technology Degree

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Music (Music and Technology)
Facilities: 5.1 Surround AV studio, audio/MIDI studio, digital ensemble space, 13-station computer keyboard laboratory
Exact Duration: approximatly four years (8 semesters of 15 credit hours)
Fee: Approx. $9,000 in-state tuition, fees, room and board
Validating Body: fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music
Contact Person: Prof. Bruce Mahin


Ramapo College of New Jersey

505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430, United States
Tel: 9173015603
Internet: http://https://www.ramapo.edu/majors-minors/majors/music/

Music Production & Industry

Last Updated: 2013-7-26

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA (Music Production & Industry)
Facilities: Recording studio, twelve workstation audio smart classroom, state of the art single-user electronic music studio, equipment check-out, three theatres, and an active student radio station
Exact Duration: 4 years
Fee: Ramapo offers in-state and out-of-state tuition rates, see website for details
Internship/Work Placement: located 35 miles northwest of NYC by commuter rail our students regularly intern at top music industry and pro audio organizations in the New York metro area
Contact Person: Seth Cluett


Salisbury University

1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801, United States
Tel: 410.543.6000
Internet: http://www.salisbury.edu/MusicDept/

Music Technology

Last Updated: 2013-9-20

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Technology
Facilities: High Definition production video studio, a standard definition instructional video studio, an HD audio recording studio, 15 video editing suites, 5 audio editing suites, and two multiple media computer labs.
Exact Duration: Four Years
Fee: $4,064.00 per semester (Resident, including fees) / $8,237.00 per semester (Non-resident, including fees)
Internship/Work Placement: Audition
Validating Body: National Association of Schools of Music
Contact Person: Colleen Clark


Savannah College of Art and Design

PO Box 3146
Savannah, GA 31402-3146, United States
Tel: 912-525-8541
Fax: 912-525-6469
Internet: http://www.scad.edu/sound-design

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sound Design

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BFA
Facilities: 10 HD Pro Tools labs, two dedicated surround sound mix/mastering rooms, a MIDI lab complete with a full range of synthesis and sampling technologies, two classrooms each housing 20 Pro Tools LE workstations, a recording studio, two recording suites
Exact Duration: 4 years
Fee: $27,765.00 Annually
Internship/Work Placement: Career Services Department
Validating Body: SACS
Contact Person: Robin Beauchamp


Shenandoah University

1460 University Dr
Winchester, VA 22601, United States
Tel: 540-545-7285
Internet: http://www.su.edu/conservatory/4FDF3D7854E54456A0E80FE8E3618BB4.asp

Bachelors of Arts in Recording Audio Arts (BA RAA)

Last Updated: 2021-6-6

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelors of Arts
Facilities: SSL 48 channel Duality connected to a multi-room facility, 2 Pro Tools HD systems, Dolby Atmos Immersive Studio with Avid S6, Avid MTRX, and 9.2.4 PMC speakers, 2 Computer Labs with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic, REAPER, Sibelius
Exact Duration: 4 years
Contact Person: Graham Spice

Music Production and Recording Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelors Degree in Music
Facilities: SSL 48 channel Duality connected to a muliti-Room facility, 2 Pro Tools HD 3 systems, 5.1 Production Room with Digidesign D-Command, 2 Computer Labs with Pro Tools LE, Cubase, Apple Logic , Finale
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Music Production and Recording Technology
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1-2 month internship
Validating Body: NASM-National Association of Shools of Music
Contact Person: Golder O'Neill

Music Production and Recording Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelors of Music
Facilities: Duality SSL Console, D-Command and others.
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Fee: 24,000 per year
Validating Body: SACS, NASM
Contact Person: Golder O'Neill


Sonic Arts Center @ The City College of New York

Rm. 72 Shepard Hall, W. 140th & Convent Ave.
New York, NY 10031, United States
Tel: (212) 650-8288
Fax: (212) 650-5428
Internet: http://sonic.arts.ccny.cuny.edu

Music and Audio Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BFA in Music (Music and Audio Technology)
Facilities: 6- state-of-the-art studios providing the best of digital and vintage analog technologies
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Our program provides an in-depth curriculum emphasizing real-world skills with a project-based approach. Students will receive a solid theoretical grounding in all aspects of audio technology and use this knowledge to support creative output.
Fee: Please go to: http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/main_menu/tuition.html
Internship/Work Placement: Application to the college and to our program is required
Validating Body: City University of New York
Contact Person: Paul Kozel


State University of New York at Fredonia School of Music

School of Music - Mason Hall
Fredonia, NY 14063, United States
Tel: +1 716 673 3151
Fax: +1 716 673 3154
Internet: http://www.fredonia.edu/som/srt/index.html

B.S. in Sound Recording Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.S. in Sound Recording Technology
Facilities: Amek, Mackie, Soundcraft, and RAMSA consoles; Otari MTR-90II and MTR-10, Tascam, and Panasonic recorders; Westlake, Yamaha, Tannoy, and JBL monitoring equipment; SoundTools, ProTools; Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, and Shure Brothers microphones; and Lexicon,
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Formal study of the theory and practice of studio sound engineering with emphasis on musicianship
Fee: $4350/year
Internship/Work Placement: Varies
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Bernd Gottinger


Stetson University - Dpt of Creative Arts

421N. Woodland Blvd. Unit 8252
DeLand, FL 32723, United States
Tel: 386-822-7263
Internet: http://https://www2.stetson.edu/creative-arts/

Digital Arts - Major in Sound

Last Updated: 2016-4-18

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA
Facilities: Digital arts lab equipped with 20 Apple Mac Pro workstations running professional software; recording studio
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Digital Arts Fundamendals; Audio Recording and Production I&II, Computer Music
Contact Person: Dr. Amandine Pras


Temple University

1801 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States
Tel: 215-204-7200
Internet: http://www.temple.edu

Media Studies and Production

Last Updated: 2019-7-12

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A.
Exact Duration: 4 years, plus 1 for M.A.
Contact Person: Jan Fernback

Music Technology

Last Updated: 2022-12-15

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.S.
Facilities: 1 recording studio, 2 computer labs, 4 concert halls, record label
Exact Duration: 4 years
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Dr. Steven Kreinberg


The Art Institute of Atlanta

6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328, United States
Tel: (770) 394-8300
Internet: http://https://www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta

Audio Production

Last Updated: 2017-12-11

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Arts
Exact Duration: 4 years
Validating Body: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Contact Person: Booker Edwards


The Hartt School, University of Hartford

200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117, United States
Tel: 860 768-4498
Fax: 860-768-4441
Internet: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/musicprod

Music Production and Technology

Last Updated: 2011-9-13

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Music
Facilities: Two recording studios, remote recording system. Large collection of microphones, outboard equipment and DAWs.
Exact Duration: Four Years
Emphasis: Music Production and Technology
Internship/Work Placement: Music Audition, High School Academic Performance, Recording Experience
Validating Body: National Association of Schools of Music
Contact Person: Justin Kurtz


The Living Arts College

3000 Wakefield Crossing Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27614, United States
Tel: 919-488-8500x217
Internet: http://www.living-arts-college.edu/

Digital Audio Production and Design

Last Updated: 2011-10-14

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelors in Applied Science in Digital Audio Produciton and Design
Facilities: 36 DAWs, 4 Master Control Rooms, 2 Recording spaces and 5.1 Theatre
Exact Duration: 3 year
Validating Body: ACICS
Contact Person: John Taylor


Towson University

8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21152, United States
Tel: 410-704-3184
Internet: http://www.towson.edu/emf

Electronic Media--Radio/Audio Concentration

Last Updated: 2010-9-25

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BA, BS
Facilities: Multitrack recording studio; computer labs; audio labs
Exact Duration: 4 year
Fee: Inquire
Contact Person: Elsa Lankford


University of Hartford, College of Engineering

200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117, United States
Tel: 860-768-4792
Fax: 860-768-5073
Internet: http://uhavax.hartford.edu/acoustics

Acoustics and Music Engineering

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.S. Engineering (BSE), B.S Mechanical Engineering, Optional EE minor
Facilities: Anechoic chamber, B & K dual-channel FFT/RTA's, Modal Analysis/CADP2 software, DAT, portable SLM's, Digital Audio Workstations plus 4-, 8-, and 16-track analog/digital studios
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: See WebSite: http://uhavax.hartford.edu/acoustics
Fee: $8,830/year
Internship/Work Placement: 6 months-1 year
Validating Body: ST of CT
Contact Person: Robert Celmer

Mechanical Engineering with Acoustics Concentration

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.S. Engineering (BSE), B.S Mechanical Engineering, Optional EE minor
Facilities: Anechoic chamber, B & K dual-channel FFT/RTA's, Modal Analysis/CADP2 software, DAT, portable SLM's, Digital Audio Workstations plus 4-, 8-, and 16-track analog/digital studios
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Major Areas of Acoustics: Including Architectural, Audio, Noise Control, Musical Acoustics, Bio-Acoustics, Sound Quality
Fee: $8,830/yr
Internship/Work Placement: 6 months-1 year
Validating Body: ABET, ST of CT
Contact Person: Bob Celmer


University of Hartford, College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture

200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117, United States
Tel: 860-768-7146
Fax: 860-768-5074
Internet: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/ece/majors/aet.html

Audio Engineering Technology

Last Updated: 2012-1-25

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Two recording studios, four Pro Tools workstations, five performance spaces, all-analog Calrec and Audient consoles, vintage MCI 24-track reel-to-reel recorder, large variety of microphones, plugins and outboard gear, and state-of-the-art electronics labs
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Electronics, audio production, circuit analysis, recording, mixing, system integration, live sound, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, music theory, mathematics, technical writing. Minors in EE, CE, communications, cinema, drama, business and more
Fee: $30,000+. Scholarships and financial aid available.
Internship/Work Placement: For-credit internships and career counseling
Validating Body: TAC (ABET)
Contact Person: Tim Britt, Program Director


University of Maine at Augusta

University Heights
Augusta, ME 04330, United States
Tel: (US)207-621-3267

Audio Recording (MUS 219)

Last Updated: Before 2011

Facilities: 2400' digital 16-track studio; Bill Moseley, director.
Emphasis: audio recording, digital & analog recording, geare
Fee: $300/3 credits
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Contact Person: Bill Moseley / Studio Director


University of Massachusetts Lowell

Sound Recording Technology, 35 Wilder St. #3
Lowell, MA 01854, United States
Tel: +1 978 934 3850
Fax: +1 978 934 3034
Internet: http://www.uml.edu/Dept/Music/home.htm

Bachelor of Music: Sound Recording Technology

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelord of Music
Facilities: Studios: 24 track, 8 track, MIDI, synthesis, video postproduction; classrooms: hard disk recording/editing, critical listening; design lab; supported by Center for Recording Arts, Technology & Industry
Exact Duration: 8 semesters
Emphasis: Designed to prepare students for production careers; combines recording, music, math, engineering, physics studies
Fee: $4,000 (appx.)
Internship/Work Placement: none
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: William D. Moylan

Sound Recording Technology for Computer Science majors

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: major in the B.Sc. in CS (SRT minor)
Facilities: Studios: 24 track, 8 track, MIDI, synthesis, video postproduction; classrooms: hard disk recording/editing, critical listening; design lab; supported by Center for Recording Arts, Technology & Industry
Exact Duration: ca. 9 semesters
Emphasis: Prepares students to enter careers in software development for the audio industry
Fee: $4,000/year
Internship/Work Placement: none
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: William D. Moylan

Sound Recording Technology for Elec. Eng. majors

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Engineerng (minor SRT)
Facilities: Studios: 24 track, 8 track, MIDI, synthesis, video postproduction; classrooms: hard disk recording/editing, critical listening; design lab; supported by Center for Recording Arts, Technology & Industry
Exact Duration: ca. 9 semesters
Emphasis: Prepares students to enter career paths in audio equipment and systems design
Fee: $4,000/year
Internship/Work Placement: none
Validating Body: NASM/ABET
Contact Person: William D. Moylan


University of Miami, Engineering

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Coral Gables, FL 33124, United States
Tel: 305,284-3844
Fax: 305,284-2840

Audio Engineering

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.S.E.E.
Facilities: Recording Studios and DSP Labs
Exact Duration: Eight Semesters
Emphasis: Electrical Engineering with Audio Emphasis
Fee: Inquire
Validating Body: ABET
Contact Person: Dr. James Shelley


University of Miami,Music

School of Music
Coral Gables, FL 33124, United States
Tel: +1 305 284 2445
Fax: +1 305 284 6475
Internet: http://www.music.miami.edu

Music Engineering Technology

Last Updated: 2021-10-11

Qualification Awarded on Completion: BS
Facilities: State of the art recording studio with S6, API, and SSL consoles, computer and electronics lab, video postproduction lab, MIDI studios, desktop recording/editing, research labs
Exact Duration: 8 semesters
Emphasis: School of Music based technical degree with a minor in computer science or electrical engineering
Fee: $738/credit
Internship/Work Placement: 100% 5-year job placement
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Christopher Bennett


University of New Haven

300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516, United States
Tel: +1 203 932 7102
Fax: +1 203 933 2036
Internet: http://www.newhaven.edu/4622/

Music and Sound Recording

Last Updated: 2018-2-23

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A., B.S.
Facilities: 2 Pro Tools HDX with 24 I/O Studios. 2
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: The art and technology of music and sound recording
Fee: $18,000/year
Internship/Work Placement: 2 semesters
Validating Body: NEASC/CT DHE
Contact Person: Roger Arnold

Music Industry

Last Updated: 2018-2-23

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A.
Facilities: 2 Pro Tools HDX with 24 I/O Studios. 2
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: The art, technology, and business of the music industry
Fee: $18,000/year
Internship/Work Placement: 2 semesters
Validating Body: NEASC/CT DHE
Contact Person: Susan Dodes


University of North Carolina Asheville

Music Department
Asheville, NC 28804-3299, United States
Tel: +1 828 251 6432
Internet: http://https://music.unca.edu

Music Technology

Last Updated: 2017-10-28

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.S.
Facilities: Digital & analog multi-track studios, Robert Moog Electronic Music Studio, SSL AWS 900 console, ProTools HD, Analog & Digital Live Sound Systems.
Exact Duration: 4 years
Emphasis: Preparation for entry-level positions in recording and music technology and for graduate study
Fee: In-state tuition & fees $7,145 per year; Out-of state tuition & fees $23,868 per year
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: SACS
Contact Person: Wayne J. Kirby / Charles Jude Weinberg


University of Rochester

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Rochester, NY 14627, United States
Tel: 585 275 4054
Fax: 585 275 7151
Internet: http://www.ece.rochester.edu

Audio Music Engineering

Last Updated: 2015-2-12

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Science
Facilities: Studio 1: 32Ch. Avid D-Control. Outboard gear: Avid, Neve, API, Millenia, Presonus, Empirical Labs, UA, Lexicon, TC Electronic, and Eventide. Studio 2: 24Ch. Toft ATB, Mara Machines MCI 4-track, PT11, and a suite of plugins.
Contact Person: Stephen Roessner


University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC 29208, United States
Tel: +1 803 777 6812
Fax: +1 803 777 9355

Advanced Audio Recording Techniques

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A. Media Arts
Facilities: ADAT, DAW, electronic music studio, film/video production and postproduction equipment
Exact Duration: 1 semester
Emphasis: Advanced audio recording film production
Fee: $350
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Mladen Milicevic

Aesthetics of Sound Imaging

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A. Media Arts
Facilities: ADAT, DAW, electronic music studio, film/video production and postproduction equipment
Exact Duration: 1 semester
Emphasis: Aesthetics of film sound
Fee: $350
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Mladen Milicevic

Film Scoring

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A. Media Arts
Facilities: ADAT, DAW, electronic music studio, film/video production and postproduction equipment
Exact Duration: 1 semester
Emphasis: Film scoring basics
Fee: $350
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Mladen Milicevic

Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A. Media Arts
Facilities: ADAT, DAW, electronic music studio, film/video production and postproduction equipment
Exact Duration: 1 semester
Emphasis: Basic audio recording
Fee: $350
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Mladen Milicevic

Use of Sound in Media Arts

Last Updated: Before 2011

Qualification Awarded on Completion: B.A. Media Arts
Facilities: ADAT, DAW, electronic music studio, film/video production and postproduction equipment
Exact Duration: 1 semester
Emphasis: Sound Postproduction for film and video
Fee: $350
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Mladen Milicevic


William Paterson University

300 Pompton Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470, United States
Tel: 973-720-2771
Internet: http://https://www.wpunj.edu/coac/departments/music/undergraduate/sea.html

Sound Engineering Arts

Last Updated: 2023-12-6

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Bachelor of Music Emphasis in Sound Engineering Arts
Facilities: Multiple control rooms, live rooms, and large ensemble spaces
Exact Duration: 4 Years
Emphasis: Bachelors of Music
Fee: Varies from in-state and out-of-state - see website
Internship/Work Placement: Close to NYC - Nearly 100% of students work in the Pro Audio Industry
Validating Body: National Association of Schools of Music
Contact Person: Scott Greenberg



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