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2026 Best Music Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
476 Music Technology Degrees Awarded
$36,651 Avg Early-Career Salary

Music Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 159 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best music technology schools.

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Best Schools for Music Technology in the United States

See the highest-ranked music technology schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Music Technology

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music technology. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. There were roughly 24 music technology students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $22,985. Students borrow a median of $10,575 to complete this degree. Get the full music technology details for Valencia College

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Students looking for a strong music technology program will find one at Utah Valley University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Utah Valley University awarded about 12 music technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music technology degree from Utah Valley University earn around $24,952 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478. More information about a degree in music technology from Utah Valley University

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Miami Dade College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best music technology schools. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. Miami Dade College awarded about 29 music technology degrees in the most recent data year. Music Technology graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. Get the full music technology details for Miami Dade College

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Students looking for a strong music technology program will find one at Portland Community College, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Portland. About 19 music technology degrees were awarded at Portland Community College in the most recent year. Music Technology graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. Portland Community College graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. Get the full music technology details for Portland Community College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music technology, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. About 13 music technology degrees were awarded at Broward College in the most recent year. Graduates of the music technology program make about $51,328 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,110. See the full music technology program report for Broward College

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College landed the #6 spot for music technology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. Daytona State College awarded about 14 music technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Daytona State College generally make around $43,320. Students borrow a median of $14,227 to complete this degree. See the full music technology program report for Daytona State College

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College earned the #7 position for music technology this year. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. About 21 music technology degrees were awarded at St Petersburg College in the most recent year. Students who receive their music technology degree from St Petersburg College earn around $48,218 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,385. Read more about the music technology program at St Petersburg College

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Shoreline Community College placed #8 among the best music technology schools. Set in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 24 music technology students who graduated with this degree at Shoreline Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music technology program make about $62,009 in their early career. Shoreline Community College graduates carry a median of $17,644 in student loans. Get the full music technology details for Shoreline Community College

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University earned the #9 position for music technology this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Winter Park. Full Sail University graduates 45% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 music technology students who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music technology program make about $23,018 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full music technology program report for Full Sail University

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Los Angeles Film School earned the #10 position for music technology this year. This moderately-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Hollywood. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 280 music technology degrees were awarded at Los Angeles Film School in the most recent year. Students who receive their music technology degree from Los Angeles Film School earn around $21,399 in the first couple years of their career. Los Angeles Film School graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans. See the full music technology program report for Los Angeles Film School

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Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media placed #11 among the best music technology schools. Located in the suburb of Duluth, Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media is a small private for-profit university. About 11 music technology degrees were awarded at Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media generally make around $16,086. Typical student debt for the program is $19,687. Read more about the music technology program at Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media

Other Music Technology Degree Levels

Explore the best music technology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Music Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Music Technology
Master's Degrees in Music Technology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 159 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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