Audio Engineering Technology Degree

Why Major in Audio Engineering Technology?

audio engineering students in studio with professor

Whether you're drawn to studio recording, live audio, post-production or software design, Belmont’s Audio Engineering Technology (AET) program equips you with the technical and creative skills to thrive in a fast-moving industry. Located steps from Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee — one of the world’s premier audio production hubs — this hands-on, ABET-accredited program offers unmatched access to professional studios, industry professionals and real-world experience.

Belmont’s AET program blends the science of sound with the art of storytelling. You'll learn the fundamentals of signal flow, acoustics and recording technology alongside real-world studio production, sound design for film and games and live audio applications.

Customize your degree with an emphasis in:

Studio Recording & Production
Live Audio Production
Audio Post Production
Audio Technology & Design

Our curriculum includes a mix of core audio engineering coursework, elective options, professional internships and collaborative projects with other programs in entertainment, production and media.

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Learn From the Industry, Wherever It Happens

Nashville is more than the epicenter of country sound — it's a global production hub and a growing force in film, television, game audio and live event production. Belmont’s campus sits between Music Row and Berry Hill, giving you direct access to professional studios, venues and tech companies.

Belmont students regularly intern and work at world-class facilities including:

Ocean Way Nashville
Columbia Studio A
The Quonset Hut
Sony Music Nashville
Clair Global
CMT and more

In addition to internship opportunities, students benefit from proximity to the Audio Engineering Society, The Recording Academy and professional conferences hosted in the city.

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Belmont Tracks

Belmont Tracks is a YouTube channel showcasing the musical talents of Belmont student artists. Audio Engineering Technology students taking Dr. Doyuen Ko’s Remote Recording course record and mix the audio for every episode. Watch the Behind the Scenes video to learn more about their work, and click the link below to watch and subscribe to Belmont Tracks.

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What You'll Learn

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The ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve audio engineering problems.
The ability to design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for audio engineering problems.
The ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
The ability to conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
The ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Program Details

Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.

Students benefit the greatest by including extra-curricular activities along with their coursework. Be sure to investigate student organizations including the Belmont Student section of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), the Belmont Student Chapter of Audio Loudspeaker and Technologies International (ALTI), Belmont Student Chapter of GrammyU and the Belmont Showcase Series.

Belmont’s Study Abroad and Belmont USA programs provide the opportunity to studio audio while spending a semester in New York or Los Angeles, or while on a summer Study Abroad trip.

With Belmont USA, you’ll intern with top companies and continue your coursework. Recent placements include:

Warner Music Group (NYC)
Live Nation (L.A.)
SiriusXM
EA Sports
NPR Audio Engineering

The Audio Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.

We're committed to your success

Curb College's Professional Development team helps students and graduates grow their skills and networks, preparing them to enter the entertainment industry. To support this, our team offers one-on-one meetings, weekly workshops led by industry experts, off-campus networking events, and hundreds of internships each semester. We serve as ambassadors and connectors for Curb College students and graduates through active involvement in the entertainment world.

It's no wonder that 98% percent of Curb College graduates are employed, pursuing continuing education, or enlisted in the military within 6 months of graduation and 89% of employed graduates are in positions that align with their short or long term career goals.

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Outcomes & Alumni Successes

Belmont AET graduates are working behind the scenes — and behind the boards — at top companies and with major players in almost every type of business in the audio industry.

Jade Dickey

Class of 2024

AET

Associate Sound Designer, Defacto Sound

"The program gave me my entire foundation — from learning Pro Tools to developing a trained ear for sound. The preparation paid off: just a year after graduation, I was trusted to help mix a feature film for theatrical release."

Jane-Claire Radde

Class of 2024

AET

AET Student Crew, Fisher Center

“Every time I worked a show at Belmont, I learned something new. The Fisher Center gave me hands-on experience with industry-grade gear and the confidence to troubleshoot in real time. That kind of preparation is hard to find.”

Jack Williamson

Class of 2024

AET

AET Student Crew, Showcase Series & Fisher Center

“Belmont’s AET program didn’t just teach me how to run a console — it taught me how to collaborate, adapt and lead. Working behind the scenes of major productions while still in school gave me a huge head start.”

Career Possibilities

With a degree in Audio Engineering Technology, you’ll be ready to work in a variety of capacities:

Recording engineers capture and help create musical performances through recording, editing and mixing.

Live sound engineers design, maintain and operate sound reinforcement systems at many different types of events, including concerts, theater and sports.

Movies, television, videos, gaming – all require an audio engineer who can create or blend a wide variety of sounds that bring the images on a screen to life.

Audio equipment and software require someone with a background in audio engineering to best develop products for that market.

Audio is a fast-growing field with many facets, and research within audio companies and universities is an important element in the design, manufacture and use of audio technology.

Learn from Industry Veterans

The Audio Engineering Technology faculty at Belmont University brings together engineers, producers, composers, researchers and educators who have worked across broadcast, television, game audio, sound design and studio production. Whether composing for the Super Bowl, researching auditory perception or leading award-winning projects, our faculty shape a learning environment rooted in real-world expertise and cutting-edge exploration.