Colleges for Music Production in the U.S

Music producers work with the artists, managers, marketers and sound engineers to oversee the completion of an album. Although not required, earning a degree in recording arts can help individuals start a successful career in music production.
How to Select a Music Production School

Music producers must have expertise in both the professional and technical aspects of the recording industry. Therefore, individuals looking for suitable colleges for music production should seek recording arts programs that include courses in sound engineering as well as business and communications.

Prospective students must also choose between enrolling in a 4-year bachelor's degree program or a 2-year associate's degree program. The former typically provides more business courses, such as the business of music production, business writing and project management. More robust programs also include lessons on building marketing production plans, which is an important element for defining and measuring the success of an album.

Technical training is also a major part of music production. Aspiring music producers should look for schools that provide access to the newest audio equipment and computer software. They will also want to consider programs that contain practical experiences such as co-op sessions or internships. Classes that are integral to technical education include mixing and production techniques, music theory and sound engineering. Schools should teach students how to use software programs such as Avid, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro.

A final consideration when selecting a music production college is to look for schools located in a city near major recording studios. Popular cities include New York, Los Angeles or Nashville. These well-known music production regions may increase the opportunity for students to gain optimal internships or job placements after graduation.

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
Indiana University-Bloomington	40,354	4-year, Public
American River College	34,610	2-year, Public
Santa Ana College	33,916	2-year, Public
Texas State University-San Marcos	29,105	4-year, Public
Long Beach City College	26,927	2-year, Public
Sacramento City College	26,128	2-year, Public
Fresno City College	24,783	2-year, Public
Orange Coast College	24,742	2-year, Public
Middle Tennessee State University	23,872	4-year, Public
Mesa Community College	23,825	2-year, Public
Cerritos College	23,236	2-year, Public
Cuyahoga Community College District	23,234	2-year, Public
San Diego Mesa College	23,059	2-year, Public
Los Angeles Pierce College	22,434	2-year, Public
Fullerton College	22,068	2-year, Public
Southwestern College	22,030	2-year, Public
Diablo Valley College	21,205	2-year, Public
Chaffey College	20,304	2-year, Public
Johns Hopkins University	19,758	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Los Angeles City College	19,672	2-year, Public

source : education-portal.com