The New England Institute of Art in Brookline, Massachusetts, offers a bachelor's degree program in audio and media technology. Students in this program learn about audio recording as well as using audio for video and production. Classes in the program cover topics such as music theory, music industry, recording, electronics and acoustics. Students also learn about advanced mixing techniques and mastering, as well as club and venue management. They gain hands-on experience by using industry-related software and technologies as well. Through this program, students can find entry-level work as audio engineers, radio producers and even promoters. Founded in 1952, the New England Institute of Art is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
New England Institute of Art
10 Brookline Place W.
Brookline, MA 02445
800-903-4425
artinstitutes.edu/boston
Students at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, can choose to major in music production and engineering. In this program, students learn about the creation and production of recordings of music and complete professional projects. Students also learn the principles and practices of engineering methodology and creative production techniques that allow them to work with rapidly changing technologies and genres. Classes cover topics such as advanced recording techniques, production analysis and critical listening. Founded in 1945, Berklee College of Music is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02215
617-747-2058
berklee.edu/majors/mpe.html
Cogswell Polytechnical College in Sunnyvale, California, offers an audio engineering program that combines studies in audio technology and computer engineering for the manufacturing side of the audio industry. Students in the program study math, digital signal processing, digital audio technology and physics. Students also gain hands-on learning experiences, and senior-year students design and implement audio devices or computer applications. Founded in 1887, Cogswell Polytechnical College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Cogswell Polytechnical College
1175 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
800-264-7955
cogswell.edu