• Music Recording Technology 

    The innovative Music Recording Technology program integrates computer, electronic, musical, and hands-on recording studio training to prepare students for jobs in the industry.

  • The Music Recording Technology program, offered through the Humanities Department, leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and provides career preparation as an audio technician.

  •  Advising Team

    In support of the LaGuardia’s mission to educate and graduate its students to become critical thinkers and socially responsible citizens, the College has undertaken a team approach toward advising, designed to support you in your major from orientation through graduation.

    Your Advising Team is made up of faculty, professional and peer advisors. They will guide you at every step during your college career. They are ready to help you:

    • Explore your major
    • Select introductory and advanced courses
    • Connect you with campus support services
    • Prepare an educational and career plan

    Visit the Advising page to learn more about when to get advised and how to prepare for an advising appointment, and check out the Advising Calendar for information sessions, events and more.


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     Career Profile
    Graduates of the Music Recording Technology program are prepared for careers as audio technicians. The AAS degree program in Music Recording Technology addresses the critical need for skilled technicians on local and national levels in the evolving and dynamically expanding digital industry.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, broadcast and sound engineering technicians earn $41,200 per year, on average. The job outlook is also growing as an additional 10,600 technicians are expected to be needed by 2022.


    Explore career possibilities on  Career Connect.  

     Degree Map – Graduate in Two Years

    Current Students
    Log in to My LaGuardia to review your Degree Audit to find out what classes to take. Have questions about using Degree Audit? Visit LaGuardia's Degree Audit page for tutorials and how-to guides.

    Prospective Students
    Review the curriculum.

    Please note: Students will be held to the program and degree requirements of the year that they enter the College, unless the student changes their major in a different academic year. In that case, the student will be held to the current year requirements as listed in the catalog. Learn more.

    Degree Map
    Use the Degree Map and DegreeWorks to assist in academic planning and creating your own graduation plan in ePortfolio. See a full list of Flexible Core courses on the Pathways page.

    For information about this program’s retention and graduation rate visit the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment website page.