Recording Arts Technology/Technician

CIP Code: 10.0203

A recording arts technology/technician degree prepares graduates for careers in Sound engineering technicians, Audio and video technicians, Disc jockeys, except radio. 169 colleges and universities offer this program.

Annual Degrees Awarded
3,658
Colleges Offering 169
Avg. Career Salary $60,630
Top Career Salary $66,430

Recording Arts Technology/Technician Salary by College

Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $44,889 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,703–$61,587). Where you study it matters: across 19 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $26,064 to $75,461.

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#College4 yrs afterWage-adjusted1 yr afterMedian debtOutcome Rating
1American University Washington, DC$75,461$66,123$19,337$19,085A
2Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD$62,858$55,165——A+
3Bowie State University Bowie, MD$56,818$49,864$35,168$22,750F
4Elon University Elon, NC$53,185$57,075——A+
5Vermont State University Randolph, VT$51,409$52,801——D
6Webster University Saint Louis, MO$50,359$53,995——C+
7Husson University Bangor, ME$48,777$51,837$29,736$27,000D
8Ithaca College Ithaca, NY$48,412$46,078——B
9New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI$46,996$46,286$37,101$27,083B
10Rowan University Glassboro, NJ$46,969$41,224$27,701$20,000C
11St. John's University-New York Queens, NY$46,022$43,803$24,389$27,000B+
12SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY$45,120$42,945$24,687$18,375F
13Long Island University Brookville, NY$44,659$42,506——C+
14Belmont University Nashville, TN$44,222$48,308$22,664$22,500B
15Full Sail University Winter Park, FL$44,012$46,845$30,014$38,992D
16Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL$43,731$42,965$20,927$26,250F
17Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI$43,507$45,873$34,043$21,997C+
18Alabama A & M University Normal, AL$42,272$47,982$28,938$33,500F
19Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA$26,064$26,982$20,682$25,666D

Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.

What Can You Do With a Recording Arts Technology/Technician Degree?

Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:

$60,630
Average Salary Across Careers
$66,430
Highest Paying Career
3
Career Paths Available

Best Colleges for Recording Arts Technology/Technician

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in recording arts technology/technician.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK 63 B
2 Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN 34 B
3 Elon University Elon, NC 26 B
4 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 25 B
5 Belmont University Nashville, TN 129 C+
6 Valencia College Orlando, FL 71 C+
7 Houston Community College Houston, TX 56 C+
8 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC 38 C+
9 Miami Dade College Miami, FL 37 C+
10 St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL 28 C+
11 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville Nashville, TN 671 C
12 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences Tempe, AZ 412 C
13 Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA 56 C
14 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA 52 C
15 MediaTech Institute-Dallas Dallas, TX 49 C
16 Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences Rockville, MD 43 C
17 The Recording Conservatory of Austin Austin, TX 41 C
18 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA 40 C
19 Husson University Bangor, ME 35 C
20 Citrus College Glendora, CA 33 C
21 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ 32 C
22 MediaTech Institute-Houston Houston, TX 29 C
23 Lane Community College Eugene, OR 29 C
24 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA 29 C
25 Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN 28 C
26 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA 27 C
27 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA 27 C
28 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ 26 C
29 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA 26 C
30 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA 25 C

Largest Recording Arts Technology/Technician Programs

Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most recording arts technology/technician graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville Nashville, TN 671 C
2 Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences Tempe, AZ 412 C
3 Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology Orlando, FL 157 D
4 Belmont University Nashville, TN 129 C+
5 Valencia College Orlando, FL 71 C+
6 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK 63 B
7 Houston Community College Houston, TX 56 C+
8 Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA 56 C
9 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA 52 C
10 MediaTech Institute-Dallas Dallas, TX 49 C
11 Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences Rockville, MD 43 C
12 The Recording Conservatory of Austin Austin, TX 41 C
13 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA 40 C
14 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC 38 C+
15 Miami Dade College Miami, FL 37 C+
16 Husson University Bangor, ME 35 C
17 Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN 34 B
18 Citrus College Glendora, CA 33 C
19 Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ 32 C
20 Lane Community College Eugene, OR 29 C
21 Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA 29 C
22 MediaTech Institute-Houston Houston, TX 29 C
23 St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL 28 C+
24 Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN 28 C
25 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA 27 C
26 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA 27 C
27 Elon University Elon, NC 26 B
28 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ 26 C
29 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA 26 C
30 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 25 B
3,658
Degrees Awarded Annually
169
Colleges Offering Program
3
Related Careers

About Recording Arts Technology/Technician

Recording Arts Technology/Technician is a degree program offered at 169 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 3,658 students graduate with this degree.

Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as sound engineering technicians, audio and video technicians, disc jockeys, except radio.

Program Classification

CIP Code 10.0203
Field (2-digit CIP) 10
Category (4-digit CIP) 10.02

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Recording Arts Technology/Technician degree?
A Recording Arts Technology/Technician degree can lead to careers as a sound engineering technicians, audio and video technicians, disc jockeys, except radio, and more. Top earners in related careers can make up to $66,430 annually.
How many colleges offer Recording Arts Technology/Technician?
169 colleges and universities in the United States offer Recording Arts Technology/Technician as a degree program. Each year, approximately 3,658 students graduate with this degree.
What are the best colleges for Recording Arts Technology/Technician?
The best colleges for Recording Arts Technology/Technician based on Repit's ratings include Tulsa Technology Center, Indiana University-Bloomington, Elon University, Middle Tennessee State University, Belmont University. Rankings are based on the college's overall Repit grade and the number of degrees awarded in this program.
What is the salary potential with a Recording Arts Technology/Technician degree?
Graduates with a Recording Arts Technology/Technician degree can expect average salaries around $60,630 in related careers, with top earners making up to $66,430. Actual salaries depend on the specific career path, experience level, and location.