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Belmont University Audio Engineering Technology

Recognized by Billboard, Time Magazine, Rolling Stone, Business Week

Where Sound Meets Technology: Audio Engineering Excellence at Belmont

Belmont University's Audio Engineering Technology programs (BS/BA and MS) offer the perfect blend of technical expertise, creative expression, industry research and real-world experience that other schools just can't match. With undergraduate and graduate degree options, you'll build the skills and make connections to excel in your nuanced field. Audio technology is an ever-evolving world, and you deserve a program that keeps up.

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Why Choose Belmont:

  • Top-Ranked Program: Consistently rated among the nation's best audio engineering programs by Billboard and Rolling Stone, led by award-winning instructors and industry veterans
  • Historic Studios: Music Row Presence: The only audio engineering program with dedicated facilities and studio access on Nashville's internationally renowned Music Row
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: World-class facilities and resources, including Dolby Atmos sound labs and immersive audio environments. Train with gear the pros use. 
  • 98% Career Outcomes Rate: Our students aren't just getting jobs—they're launching successful careers at an exceptional rate that's more than 10 points above the national average
  • Exclusive Internships & Networking: Partnerships with major labels, studios and production companies that prioritize Belmont students. Regular interaction with industry executives and engineers through Belmont-exclusive events and masterclasses

Complete Audio Education That Leaves No Skill Behind

Our undergraduate program sets students up for success in a wide variety of audio careers, such as recording engineer or live sound engineer. Through hands-on learning, students will master: 

  • Studio Production
  • Live Sound Reinforcement
  • Sound for Visual Media
  • Post-Production and Mixing
  • Immersive Audio Technologies
  • And much more

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Our graduate program provides those with an audio background the chance to expand their skills, offering a practitioner or academic focus for their next steps—acoustic design, production research and beyond. Students will expand on their unique skills and goals, diving deeper into:

  • Acoustic and Electro-acoustic Measurement & Design
  • Auditory Perception and Hearing Science
  • Digital Audio, Computer Programming and Signal Analysis
  • Research Design and Methods
  • And much more

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Don't settle for less than the best in audio education. Start your journey at Belmont.

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