Students who desire a career in a recording studio, or even as an independent artist, should consider a music production program. Courses usually focus on training students in using programs and technology that are currently standard in the industry, but courses can also include music-centric topics like theory and composition.

The USA remains the world’s most popular destination for international students. Universities in the US dominate the world rankings and the country also offers a wide variety of exciting study locations. State university systems are partially subsidized by state governments, and may have many campuses spread around the state, with hundreds of thousands of students.