Florida Atlantic University has several campuses in Florida, and the university's programs in music and commercial music are located on the Boca Raton campus. The commercial music program offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs to help students develop skills for a professional music career, with bachelor's degrees offered in music business, music technology and music/creative. The commercial music program provides students with practical experience through internships and a university record label.
Full Sail University in Winter Park offers several degree programs related to the music industry, including a Bachelor of Science degree in recording arts. Students in the program learn such skills as how to engineer recording sessions with artists, how to edit audio during post-production for film and television, and how to mix sound effects for video game. Areas of focus in the recording arts program are sound fundamentals, music production, recording and post-production.
Miami International University of Art & Design in Miami offers an audio production degree that includes instruction in theoretical concepts and technical skills. The focus of the program is audio engineering and production, with instructors teaching the concepts of recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Course topics include music theory, electronics and recording techniques. Graduates of the program will be prepared to apply for entry-level positions as audio engineers, radio producers and music promoters.
Florida International University in Miami has a wide range of music degrees, including a program in music technology. The bachelor's degree program in music technology is designed for students who have backgrounds in instrumental or vocal music and are also interested in computers, mathematics or physics. A basic knowledge of music software programs such as Sibelius, Finale, Cakewalk, Digital Performer and Pro Tools is highly desired. Florida International University also offers a master's degree in music technology.