Schools That Offer a Music Technology Degree in the US

A music technology degree prepares you to work in recording studios or in the television and radio industries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2010 predicted an average eight percent growth of the need for technicians in these fields over the following ten years, with entry-level positions in metropolitan areas proving the most competitive.
  1. Indiana University/Purdue University - Indianapolis

    • The Bachelor of Science degree in Musical Technology at Purdue's Indianapolis campus requires 130 hours of coursework over the four-year duration of the program. Prospective students must have completed a high school diploma and demonstrate musical experience and expertise by completing an audition. According to Purdue's website, the program is the "first undergraduate music degree to be offered entirely with music technology throughout the program," offering students an immersive musical and technical environment.

    Virginia Tech

    • Virginia Tech's campus boasts over 3500 square feet of music technology facilities including recording and production studios and soundproofed media facilities utilizing the most modern software and equipment available. They offer two degree options: 50- and 78-hour curriculums including classes like "Soundtrack and Effects Composition" and "Computer Music & Multimedia Design."

    Community College of Philadelphia

    • Students seeking a two-year degree may attend the Community College of Philadelphia, which offers an Associate's degree in Sound Recording and Music Technology. Prospective students complete a music theory placement test and consultation with the department chair. The program includes 67 credit hours of coursework including classes in music and aural theory as well as digital editing and composition.

    Kent State University

    • Students at Kent State may choose from two music technology-related Bachelor's degree programs: Audio Recording and Music Production. Participants in this program complete their coursework at the University's Stark Campus, where a partnership with nearby Kopperhead recording studio offers access to state-of-the-art facilities. Each major concentration requires 122 credit hours of coursework for graduation.

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