The Department of Recording Industry at MTSU is one of the largest programs of its kind in the world. Boasting world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, renown internship programs and an average enrollment of 1200-1700 students, The Department of Recording Industry's quality is unmatched in recording industry schools worldwide. The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in one or more of the following concentrations: audio production, music business and commercial songwriting.

The department was founded in 1973 and has flourished throughout the years. Click here for a historic timeline and slide show of the department.

• - Grammy Award -- John Hill 2011
• - Alternative News weeklies Journalism Award
• - American College Theater Festival, Regional Award
• - Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology
• - Broadcast Educators Association Award for Best Video Production
• - Career Achievement Award Nomination, MTSU
• - CASE Circle of Excellence Award
• - Communicator Awards, Crystal Award of Excellence in Audio
• - Handy Blues Award for Best Country Blues Album
• - JFK Center for the Performing Arts Special Award
• - Memphis Star Best Audio Engineer Award
• - MIX Magazine nomination for technical excellence and creativity (8)
• - NARAS, Student Music Award
• - NARAS, Memphis Chapter, Premier Audio Engineer Award
• - Nashville Music Award Nomination, Best Blues Recording
• - Outstanding Achievement in Creative Activity, MTSU (2)
• - Outstanding Achievement in Creative Activity Nomination, MTSU (4)
• - Outstanding Achievement in Instructional Technology Award, MTSU
• - Outstanding University Teacher, MTSU (3)
• - Public Service Award Nomination, MTSU (2)
• - Recording Industry Outstanding Alumni Award
• - Sinking Creek Film Festival Award for Best Historical Documentary
• - Technical Excellence & Creativity Award Nomination (8)

The Department of Recording Industry is a member of the Society of Professional Audio Recording Services (SPARS) and the Music & Entertainment Industry Educator's Association (MEIEA).

MTSU Studio B with SSL4000G console as featured on the cover of MIX Magazine. 1992

The Department of Recording Industry is the only school to be a TEC nominee for all eight years of school competition.