Audio Production Schools Overview

People who enter a trade school, college, or university to learn about audio production are normally in love with great sounds on video games, movies soundtracks, or as heard from a live band. Sound engineering courses, live sound courses, technology courses, and music production courses are all offered under this career category. Classes can include tracking, mixing and over-dubbing techniques, theory and history of audio, the use of digital mixing boards or workstations, and more exciting offerings along these lines.

Who goes to Audio Production Schools?

Most of the people who go to audio production schools are planning on a career within the entertainment community, or as experts in charge of making and choreographing soundtracks for games or other special situations.

Classes can be taken from trade schools, colleges, or universities and some of these schools will offer AA, or BA degree programs. Whenever possible, it is always advisable to try to get a degree for the best employment opportunities. Although, trade schools not offering a degree program are often smaller than colleges and able to give individualized or private lessons to students who need an area or two of training faster than a degree program can offer.

Audio production schools are normally in-person classes, but it is possible to find some online versions of classes that give training that you can practice later when equipment is available. Schools normally require that students have a high school diploma or GED certificate finished before registering for classes. We keep a large list of trade schools, colleges, and university links that can help you to understand more about the audio production industry and classes.

Online Colleges Offering Arts & Design Degrees

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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

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The Art Institute Online is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

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Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

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Minnesota School of Cosmetology is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).NACCAS is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the national accrediting agency for cosmetology schools.

Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

California Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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  • Associate's
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  • Associate's
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  • Certificate
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Florida Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA, 22201, (703) 247-4212. Approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Federal Student Aid programs to assist students who need funds to attend school. Approved by SLM Financial Corporation to make career training loans available to our students. Approved by the Board of Cosmetology, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850) 488-5702. Approved by the Board of Massage Therapy, Florida Department of Health, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0774, (850) 488-0595. Approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), formerly known as the INS, to admit foreign students. Member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA).

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  • Cosmetology

    Georgia Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

    Accreditation  
    Degree-granting.

    Illinois Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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    • Certificate
    • Bachelor's
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    • Diploma
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    • Associate's
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    • Cosmetology

      Massachusetts Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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      • Cosmetology

        Nevada Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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        • Associate's
        • Bachelor's

        Pennsylvania Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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        • Diploma
        • Bachelor's
        • Associate's

        Rhode Island Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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        • Associate's
        • Bachelor's

        Tennessee Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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        • Diploma
        • Bachelor's
        • Associate's

        Texas Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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        • Diploma
        • Bachelor's
        • Associate's
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        • Cosmetology

          Virginia Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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          • Diploma
          • Bachelor's
          • Associate's

          Washington Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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          • Diploma
          • Bachelor's
          • Associate's

          Ohio Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

          Programs Offered  
          • More Art Programs
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            • Cosmetology

              Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

              Accreditation  

              McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

              Accreditation  

              (WASCSR) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

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              • Cosmetology
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                Accredited by ACICS (Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools).

                North Carolina Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                • Cosmetology

                  Connecticut Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                  • Cosmetology

                    Utah Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                    • Cosmetology

                      Delaware Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                      • Cosmetology

                        New York Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                        • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
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                          Arts & Design Salaries
                          Animation
                          $34,000 - $97,500
                          Graphic Design
                          $32,382 - $45,020
                          Photography
                          $41,000 - $72,800
                          Audio Production
                          $42,237 - $55,151
                          CAD/Drafting
                          $30,080 - $42,000
                          Game Design
                          $40,000 - $1,33,000
                          Multimedia & Web
                          $41,484 - $65,550
                          Video Production
                          $40,787 - $53,821
                          Visual Effects
                          $47,666 - $1,18,207
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