Overview

Coursework helps students develop a strong foundation in audio production and an understanding of the theoretical concepts of closely related disciplines. The program is designed to foster creativity and features a strong technical component utilizing the latest advancements in software and hardware.

A diverse range of technical and artistic projects are produced, culminating in a final project of professional caliber.

The Recording Arts and Technologies program at Middle Tennessee State University also offers preparation for select graduates to teach at the postsecondary level in the field of audio recording and production. Creativity is one of the primary qualities sought in new students for the six-semester program. This creative background may be in audio engineering or in a field closely related to what might be described as "entertainment technology."

Careers

This M.F.A. helps foster and develop creativity and trains students in technology for advanced work in audio/music engineering or related fields that could be described as “entertainment technology.” Graduates can use the degree program to excel in professional pursuits such as

Audio post-production engineer
Audio studio design and installation
Broadcast audio
Independent audio contractor
Live sound engineer
Manufacturer audio product specialist
Mastering engineer
Media specialist
Recording studio engineer
Recording studio manager
Retail audio sales
Sound design for film/video
University professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mastering
Broadcast Audio Technology and Methods
MIDI Based Scoring for Visual Media
Immersive Audio
Immersive Mixing for Music and Picture
Topics in Recording Industry
Remote Production
Analog Recording
Contemporary Methods of Programming and Production
Seminar in Sound Reinforcement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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146 _(verbal)

140 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

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General requirements

an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college;
undergraduate preparation or significant professional experience appropriate to the graduate curriculum and a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00 in all courses attempted, excluding repeated courses;
a satisfactory score on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that is not more than five years old. Successful applicants typically have scores of 146 verbal and 140 quantitative or better on the verbal and quantitative measures of the GRE, and an analytical writing score of 4 or better.
a creative portfolio demonstrating experience in audio, music, music technology, composition, performance, video, or other area involving digital media.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20940 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8292 USD / year

≈ 8292 USD / year

Living costs

Murfreesboro

United States

1123 - 2087 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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