Sound EngineeringNorth America

35 Master's degrees in Sound Engineering in North America

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music Engineering Technology

The Graduate Music Engineering Technology degree (GMUE) from University of Miami was introduced in 1986 and has consistently placed graduates into high-tech engineering fields that emphasize audio technology, usually in audio software and hardware design engineering and product engineering or development.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$63,456/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Computer-Based Music Theory and Acoustics

The Computer-Based Music Theory and Acoustics programme at Stanford University is a PhD level course focusing on music science and technology. This full-time research degree is delivered at the California campus, integrating advanced acoustics with computer-based theory over several years of intensive doctoral study.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$42,360/yr

Southern Utah University4,0(12)

Online

Music Technology - Game Audio Technology

Expand the range of your music technology capabilities and strengthen your marketability with the Master of Music in Music Technology - Game Audio Technology Emphasis from Southern Utah University.

Master Part-time Online

1 year$13,440/yr

University of Colorado Denver4,3(12)

Denver, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Recording Arts

Students in the Recording Arts programme at the University of Colorado Denver refine their skills in sound recording, aesthetics, multi-track recording, digital signal processing, automated mixing, synchronization, stereo imaging and monitoring, mastering and post-production.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,984/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theater Design and Production - Sound Design

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Sound Design program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$26,644/yr

Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Audio Sciences - Acoustics

The Audio Sciences - Acoustics program at Johns Hopkins University is a two-year graduate program, which prepares students to work in the specialized and growing fields of architectural acoustic design and consulting, acoustical product design, and audio systems design and integration.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$64,730/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Sound Design

The MFA in Sound Design at Academy of Art University is designed to provide the highest level of training in sound design for film, television, games and other visual media.

M.F.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$33,426/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Music, Science, and Technology

The Music, Science, and Technology programme at Stanford University is a premier two-year Master of Arts degree. Designed for students with backgrounds in engineering, science, or the arts, this full-time course explores the intersection of acoustics and digital media through advanced research and technical innovation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$42,360/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(39)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Acoustics

The aim of this Acoustics program offered at Pennsylvania State University is to enable the student interested in acoustics to obtain an integrated program covering acoustical science and engineering applications of acoustics.

M.Eng. Full-time On-campus

2 years$46,796/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sound Arts and Industries

The Sound Arts and Industries program at Northwestern University is a one-year master’s program for media storytellers, artists, designers, theorists and others who place sonic expression at the center of their practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$74,496/yr

Florida International University (FIU)4,3(88)

Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Technology

The Music Technology program at Florida International University closely collaborates with the Composition Program. These collaborations include producing the New Music Miami ISCM Festival that features distinguished guests from through the U.S.A. and world in at least nine concerts as well as many lectures and master classes.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,014/yr

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Video and Media Design

The School of Drama graduate Video and Media Design program from Carnegie Mellon University is a conceptually rigorous, hands-on and innovative three–year program that teaches advanced technical skills in a critical context.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$45,000/yr

University of North Carolina School of the Arts4,2(5)

Winston-Salem, United States

Sound Design

At Sound Design from University of North Carolina School of the Arts you will be given responsibilities for at least three major production assignments in dance, drama, musicals or opera, with your role becoming more and more integral as you progress through the program.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$24,399/yr

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sound Design

The Graduate Sound Design program from Carnegie Mellon University teaches students conceptual, compositional and technical practices necessary for creating and integrating audio elements into a production, while encouraging exploration into uncharted sonic territories during the three-year program.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$45,000/yr

Southern Utah University4,0(12)

Online

Music Technology - Studio Technology

Take your passion for sound to the next level with the Master of Music in Music Technology - Studio Technology Emphasis from Southern Utah University.

Master Part-time Online

1 year$13,440/yr