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Major Overview for Acoustics

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Overview for 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.

Careers for Acoustics Majors

A major in Acoustics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Acoustics

Top 1 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Acoustics among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
American University
Washington, DC
7
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$43,837
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.