Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
A program of study that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the mixing, recording, and production of music. Includes instruction in acoustics, audio mixing, audio production, audio recording, computer composition of music, music theory, digital devices, and sound technology.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 41
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $77k
About this major
A program of study that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the mixing, recording, and production of music. Includes instruction in acoustics, audio mixing, audio production, audio recording, computer composition of music, music theory, digital devices, and sound technology.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
| Sound engineering technicians | $66k | -1.7% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Disc jockeys, except radio | — | +3.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$77k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$70k
Bachelor's
$84k
Top colleges for Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Collin County Community College District | McKinney, TX | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios | Hato Rey, PR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Union University | Jackson, TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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