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#1

#1 Best College for Music Technology in the U.S.

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

At Oberlin College, the three most popular college majors students study are Music Performance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 108 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,380–1,520

Median Starting Salary

$58,562
#2

#2 Best College for Music Technology in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,300–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$51,129
#3

#3 Best College for Music Technology in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,200–1,420

Median Starting Salary

$54,164
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About Music Technology

A program that focuses on the creative aspects of the blending of music and technology; and that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the composition, recording, synthesis, and performance of music; audio-visual production; scoring for film and multimedia; and software and multimedia development. Includes instruction in music theory, music history, composition, acoustics, recording technology, computer composition, electronic music synthesis, technology-based performance, 3D sound and spatial audio, and music business and law.

While Music Technology offers degrees up to the Postbaccalaureate certificate, the majority of students study towards a Associates degree. Students study Music Technology all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in Ohio. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Music Technology is $38,300.

Popularity of Music Technology Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Music Technology majors include Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Sound Engineering Technicians and Music Directors and Composers. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Music Technology can prepare you for are Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Music Directors and Composers and Sound Engineering Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music Technology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music Technology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
8
Female Students
3 (37%)
Male Students
5 (62%)

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