Full Sail University is located in Winter Park, Florida. It is a private university with an approximate enrollment of 12,400, as of 2010, and offers both associate's and bachelor's degrees in music production fields. At its campus, students can earn an Associate of Science in Recording Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts, or a Bachelor of Science in Music Business. Full Sail also offers an online program, where students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Music Production. This university also features on-campus recording studios and sound stages.
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private university with its main campus in historic downtown Savannah, GA. As of 2010, the student enrollment is over 10,000. A bachelor's degree in Sound Design is available at the college's Savannah campus. Although branch campuses have opened in Atlanta and Hong Kong, they offer a more limited number of majors. Sound Design students have access to the college's recording studio, as well as video production studios and sound stages.
The Art Institute of California in Los Angeles offers a Bachelor of Science in Audio Production. The campus is actually located in nearby Santa Monica, where it was founded in 1997. The Art Institute's Audio Production program offers hands-on experience in recording, mixing, and mastering. In addition to recording and engineering techniques, students can also take classes in music theory. The campus of The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles is near the headquarters of famous studios like Disney, ABC, Paramount, and Universal Studios, which may benefit students interested in recording and editing music for films.
The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences has campuses in Tempe and Gilbert, Arizona and prepares students for audio recording and engineering careers. It is a technical school that offers various certifications, as opposed to associate's and master's degrees. Students can receive official certification in industry standard recording programs such as Pro Tools, Logic, and Reason. The school's 42-week Master Recording Program II also includes 12 hours of internship experience, and may be ideal for students who want immediate hands-on experience in recording, mixing, and engineering.