2026 Best Acoustics Master’s Degree Schools

Acoustics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best acoustics schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Acoustics Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Acoustics in the United States

See the highest-ranked acoustics schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Acoustics

1

Pennsylvania State University World Campus
University Park, PA

16 Acoustics Degrees Awarded

34% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Leading the list is Pennsylvania State University World Campus, our #1 school for acoustics. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates 34% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University World Campus awarded about 16 acoustics degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in acoustics from Pennsylvania State University World Campus

2

New York University
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

45 Acoustics Degrees Awarded

$44,445 Median Starting Salary

New York University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best acoustics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 45 acoustics degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Students who receive their acoustics degree from New York University earn around $44,445 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,750. See the full acoustics program report for New York University

Other Acoustics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.