I live in the ATL. I have looked at SAE in Nashville as well. To me SAE is very theoretical and alot of people don't want what the school has to offer. They just want to make beats. The theory will help you get jobs that you never dreamed of and you may not even be interested in those kind of jobs however its something to think about. Real audio/acoustic engineers are hard to find and the need for them is growing. For example, stadiums, auditoriums, conference rooms, and even the up and comming home entertainment rooms that are becoming the craze of today all require proper acoustic treatment to get the best results. Thus increasing a customers bang for the buck in terms of the audio/video equipment they purchase. Slowly but surely, people are starting to realize that the Circit Citys, Best Buys, Hi Fi Buys, etc... all have one thing in common. They all have rooms that are professionally treated for optimum sound performance. I.E. that Boss system at the store you purchased it from sounded better at the store than it does in your home. That makes the customer very disapointed with their purchase. Nothing is wrong w/ the product, its the room. The theory taught @ SAE will help you in the long run if you think about how to use the knowlege outside the recording studio. You just have to expand you idea of what kind of jobs you can get. I truly believe that people are going to be looking for sound engineers to enhance their "Sony Play Station/DVD" experience in the near future. Think about it, if someone would spend thousands on a home entertainment system, then they'll spend money on treating the room the gear is in. W/O proper treatment the experience is dull and lifeless. Sorry for the long post. Holla!