Overview

Our curriculum produces a versatile professional, prepared to work in a variety of audio industry fields; to communicate with musicians in a recording studio or live sound environment; and to work in a non-musical audio field, such as broadcasting or corporate sound.

Key Facts

The Audio Engineering Programme from Kansas City Kansas Community College include three state-of-the-art recording/mixing studios, a computer/MIDI lab, and live sound reinforcement equipment. Our facilities are open on evenings and weekends to allow students to work on school projects. The programme faculty consists of active professionals in the recording and sound reinforcement industry.

Our students are employed both locally and nationally at live music venues, with event and production companies, at churches, and recording studios; with national and international touring shows; with music industry retailers; at television, radio stations, film and video production and post-production facilities around the country; telecommunications companies; and music business and administration companies. They have also created entrepreneurial companies that address the needs of niche markets in the audio industry. Our students and alumni have won regional and national awards including those from the Audio Engineering Society, Downbeat Magazine, and the Grammys. Students also transfer to 4-year degree programs in related fields

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Programme Structure

Course Sequence – Audio Engineering Program

Semester 1

Freshman Seminar - Bettering Life Utilizing Education
Composition
Music Technology
Audio Recording
Audio Engineering Music Skills

Semester 2

Audio Recording

Critical Listening
Composition
Music Appreciation
Audio Engineering Keyboard Skills
College Algebra with Review (
Public Speaking

Semester 3

Audio Recording

Critical Listening
Live Sound Reinforcement

Live Sound Practicum
Electronic Circuit Fundamentals
Lighting and Staging
Music Technology

Semester 4

Audio Engineering Portfolio
Audio Engineering Portfolio
Live Sound Reinforcement
Live Sound Practicum
Circuit Analysis
Lighting and Staging
Sound Editing and Synthesis

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Communications Engineering Sound Engineering View 114 other Bachelors in Sound Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

No requirements for admission to the programme.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7285 USD / year

≈ 7285 USD / year
Out-of-State

7285 USD / year

≈ 7285 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7285 USD / year

≈ 7285 USD / year

Additional Details

$235.50

Total per Credit Hour

Includes

$211.50 per Credit Hour
$24 per Credit Hour Student Fee

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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