Audio Engineering

Engineer The Sound Of Success With Audio Engineering

Remix your career to the beat of the music through a degree in Media Arts & Technology with a concentration in Audio Engineering. At MWCC, our newly renovated audio studios hold all the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the media arts field.

As one of the only higher education systems in Massachusetts with a comprehensive audio facility, fully equipped to handle music recording and sound for visual media, you can be sure you will learn on professional-grade audio tools from experts in the field. Plus, with no musical audition required, you are free to learn without any strings attached.

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Become A Master Of The Soundboard

Your Audio Engineering program will include classes like:

  • Audio Production.
  • Film Studies.
  • Video Production.
  • Music Skills and Theory.
  • Audio Postproduction.
  • Music Recording.

You will receive both audio engineering and video editing skills through a combination of sound and visual production courses. Through hands-on training mixed with classroom lecture and research, you will be prepared to succeed in all aspects of the audio engineering field.

Find The Audio Engineering Career Meant For You

After you graduate, you will be ready to enter into many different media art production fields. 

You can find a career in:
Music Radio Theater
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Preparing Yourself For Success As An Audio Engineer

As an audio engineer, you will learn that not every day looks the same. You may find yourself loading and transporting delicate sound equipment one day and recording the next, looking to maintain sound outputs and keep the talent’s voice at a consistent level.

What skills and attributes will make you successful in this line of work? Attention to detail is a must. Sound engineers take responsibility for so many things on a daily basis, and keeping track of everything that needs to get done is a critical aspect of your job. You will also need to demonstrate focus, as even small things can derail audio sessions. Problem solvers will have a lot of success in this field. Other attributes of great sound engineers include:

  • Outstanding organization.
  • Patience with talent and equipment.
  • Diligence and reliability.
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Job Outlook For Audio Engineers

As a Broadcast or Sound Engineering Technician, you can make an average of $42,650* annually. The projected job growth for the field is 8%* over the next 10 years. With your education and experience, you can expect to stand out in the job market.

Flexible Programs And Student Support Built For You

Mount Wachusett Community College has a range of programs for students like you who desire a high-quality and affordable education. Our faculty members care about you and want to help you reach your academic ambitions. We offer unique assistance to our students, such as:

We provide flexibility to our students through audio engineering online courses and night classes that can fit into nontraditional schedules. Many of our students have full-time jobs or balance family demands with their schooling. They need to take classes online or in the evenings so learning fits around their other commitments.

Get more audio engineering information about our community college by requesting additional insights or filling out our online application. It takes just a few minutes to submit and requires no fee.

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Audio / Production Engineer

Audiovisual Design Engineer

Median Salary: $78,600

Audiovisual Technician

Median Salary: $51,000

Foley Artist

Location Recording Engineer

Median Salary: $50,300

Mix Engineer

Median Salary: $99,026

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Median Salary: $65,728

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