Arizona State University's music facilities include: Jazz Complex, Music Library, Organ Hall, Concert Hall and Recital Hall. The School of Music presents 800+ recitals and concerts each year. Academic college: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. This program likely focuses on the performance, production, and business aspects of popular music genres.

Career options in performance (contemporary genres), songwriting, music production, sound engineering, music business (management, marketing, promotion), and various roles within the popular music industry.

Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix Campus) is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. Located in the heart of Arizona's capital, ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus offers a professional, fast-paced environment with a big-city feel. The program is within the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, benefiting from excellent music facilities and a vibrant performance environment, with a specific focus on popular music.