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About Acoustics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of sound, and the properties and behavior of acoustic wave phenomena under different conditions. Includes instruction in wave theory, the acoustic wave equation, energy transformation, vibration phenomena, sound reflection and transmission, scattering and surface wave phenomena, singularity expansion theory, ducting, and applications to specific research problems such as underwater acoustics, crystallography, and health diagnostics.

While Acoustics offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Post masters certificate. Students major in Acoustics all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in New York. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Acoustics is $55,100.

Popularity of Acoustics Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Acoustics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Acoustics majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Physicists and Physics Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Acoustics can prepare you for are Natural Sciences Managers, Physicists and Physics Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Acoustics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Acoustics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
53
Female Students
18 (33%)
Male Students
35 (66%)
White (19, 36%)
Asian (9, 17%)
U.S. Nonresident (9, 17%)
Hispanic or Latino (7, 13%)
Black or African American (5, 9%)
Two or more races (3, 6%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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