Occupations/27-2091.00
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
55%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
30%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
38%
Mixed exposure
Core tasks
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.00
- Degree of automation2.00
- Time sitting3.00
- Originality (ability)3.00
- Conflict situations3.00
- Hands-on objects/tools3.00
- Outdoors / weather1.50
- Disease exposure1.50
- Decision freedom3.00
Top abilities
Essential skills
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 88 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Music Technology 50.0913 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $111,996 2 yr $122,038 Master's · CIP 50.09 |
Houston Community College Houston, TX · Public | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $4,300 | 100% | 24% | 1 yr $69,338 2 yr $67,899 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA · Public | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $5,200 | 100% | 21% | 1 yr $69,338 2 yr $69,221 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $48,800 | 87% | 85% | 1 yr $66,915 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr $64,629 2 yr $63,005 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN · Public | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $10,000 | 53% | 83% | 1 yr $63,253 2 yr $63,005 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ · Public | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $12,000 | 90% | 69% | 1 yr — 2 yr $62,260 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA · Public | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $7,100 | 40% | 74% | 1 yr $61,814 2 yr $61,516 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA · Public | Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 | $19,600 | 55% | 86% | 1 yr $50,856 2 yr $48,432 Associate · CIP 15.03 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Music Technology 50.0913 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $46,924 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 50.09 |
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA · Public | Music Technology 50.0913 | $9,200 | 67% | 56% | 1 yr — 2 yr $39,729 Bachelor's · CIP 50.09 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA · Public | Music Technology 50.0913 | $17,400 | 64% | 83% | 1 yr $39,729 2 yr $33,993 Bachelor's · CIP 50.09 |