If you live in, or close to New York you’re in luck. Along with California and Florida, New York has plenty of quality audio engineering schools available.
Additionally, New York also has one of the highest average salaries for audio engineers in the United States.
Featured Audio Schools In New York
Liberty University
Programs:
- MA: Music Education
Pioneering distance education since 1985, Liberty University is now the nation’s seventh largest university. With more than 300 online and residential areas of study, Liberty offers programs from the certificate to doctoral level.
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Full Sail University - Online
Programs:
- Music Production, Bachelors of Science
- Entertainment Business, Master of Science
- Music Business, Bachelor of Science
Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. We have developed our own online learning environment with the aim of being the most people-focused education experience on the web.
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The Art Institutes
Programs:
- Audio Production (BS)
Your creativity is a big part of who you are and where you’re going. To take it, and your future, as far as you want, you need an education that’s focused on developing your talents and putting you on the path toward the creative career that stirs your imagination.
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New England Institute of Technology
Programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Digital Recording Arts Technology
New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit, co-educational technical college offering over 30 Associate in Science, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs.
As a leader in Technical Career Education in southern New England, New England Tech is committed to providing hands-on technological programs that prepare graduates for positions of leadership in the technical, industrial, business, and allied health communities. Most of our associate degree programs can be completed in as little as 18 months, and bachelor’s degree programs in as little as three years.
Recording Engineers Institute
100-5 Patco Court Islandia, NY 11749 United States Tel: 631-582-8999
Recording Engineers Institute bases its program around helping students get the education required to be a professional audio engineer, but it doesn’t end at graduation, they are committed to helping students become successful, independent audio professionals.
As a graduate of REI you will have unhindered 24/7 access to their 24-track digital studios in which you can take time to practice or record your own clients. The best part about this is that it doesn’t cost you anything, so it’s like having your own studio without the extra cost, or space. [*]
Future Media Concepts
299 Broadway, Suite 1510 New York, NY 10007 United States Tel: 212-233-3500
Future media Concepts is a one of a kind training school that will allow you to take one or several courses at a time. They also offer package deals for some classes. Classes are short (2-6 days long) and are meant to put you on the fast-track to learning everything you need to work in your field without the hassle of spending years at a traditional college.
If you are interested in sound design there are three different areas you can study: Avid ProTools, Apple Logic Pro, and Adobe Audition. Both ProTools and Logic Pro master classes are offered, which combines all the courses on each subject and allows you to take them continuously. [*]
SAE Institute of Technology
1293 Broadway, 9th Floor New York, NY 10001 United States Tel: 212-944-9121
SAE New York offers a one of kind audio technology diploma program that can help you obtain the skills you need to become a professional in the audio industry.
The entire program takes only 9 months to complete and in that time you will learn everything from the basics of studio equipment to advanced record engineering and production. The curriculum features Avid Pro Tools which is an industry standard software.
As a student at SAE New York you will have the opportunity to work in a real world studio environment that is hands-on and will help you put your knowledge into action. [*]
New York: One of a Kind
The entertainment industry in The United States resides in two places; CA and NY. New York City is the biggest city in the country and has an abundance of opportunity for those who are willing to put in the extra effort to be successful.
For those of you that make it in this industry, working in New York may be the ultimate prize.
Working In New York
The downside of going to school in New York has to be the cost of living. Everyone wants to be there, which drives up the cost of everything dramatically.
For those who do choose to attend school in New York, you will have opportunities most aspiring engineers don’t. Between New York City (NYC) and nearby New Jersey there are tons of music studios, recording companies, and lives performing arts shows that you can try and work for.
If you decide you would prefer to attend school from home, you can check out your online options here.
