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802 Bachelor's Music & Performing Arts courses are taught at 369 universities in the United States; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Cornell University, University of Chicago and Duke University come first, because those universities rank highest.
Pace University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at Pace University immerses students in the dynamic world of performance, preparing them for a professional career in theatre, film, a...
Pace University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Commercial Dance at Pace University is designed for students who aspire to become versatile dance artists in the commercial sector. The...
Loyola Marymount University
Austin College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Austin College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students passionate about music performance, theory, and history. Over the...
Austin College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Austin College provides an immersive education in the performing arts, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. Stu...
University of Northern Colorado — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of Northern Colorado offers a comprehensive training program designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the...
SUNY at Purchase College — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at SUNY at Purchase College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for aspiring actors looking to hone their craft in a challenging an...
SUNY at Purchase College — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance Performance at SUNY at Purchase College is designed for students who aspire to become professional dancers, choreographers, and educators....
SUNY at Purchase College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and Performance at SUNY Purchase College is designed to immerse students in the vibrant world of live performance. Covering a wide range...
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Southwestern University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Southwestern University offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, combining performance, production, and design eleme...
Fairfield University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Fairfield University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, history, performance, and composition. Students delve into vari...
Jacksonville University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Jacksonville University provides students with a comprehensive education in various dance styles, techniques, and performance practices....
Jacksonville University — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at Jacksonville University offers students an immersive experience in the world of performing arts, combining practical performance skill...
Mount Holyoke College — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Mount Holyoke College immerses students in the dynamic field of dance through a comprehensive curriculum that combines theory, practice,...
Mount Holyoke College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Mount Holyoke College offers students a comprehensive exploration of music in its cultural, historical, and technical contexts. The curr...
Suffolk University — The Theatre Bachelor's Degree at Suffolk University is designed to nurture creativity and technical skills through a comprehensive curriculum. Students engage in a dynami...
Union College — About the Dance ProgramThe Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Union College provides students with a comprehensive education in the art of dance, integrating performance, chor...
Union College — The Global and Popular Musics course at Union College explores the multifaceted landscape of music across various cultures and popular genres. This program delves into th...
Union College — The Bachelor of Music program at Union College is designed to cultivate a profound understanding of music while honing practical skills in performance, composition, and m...
Union College — The Music Technology Bachelor's Degree at Union College offers a comprehensive approach to the intersection of music, technology, and creativity. This program covers vari...
Union College — The Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theater and Vocal Performance at Union College delves into the world of performing arts, providing students with a unique combination of...
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27 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #548 (Lehigh University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Cornell University has the largest research record in this group, with 57,855,264 citations and an h-index of 1,875. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Music & Performing Arts (748), Music (25), Theatre & Drama (11) and Dance (8). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 11 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Berklee College of Music offers the widest choice, with 33 of these courses.
Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Duke University (QS World #26) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, Wayne State College is the least expensive at about USD 8,216 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
11 of these courses are listed as online.
Berklee College of Music, with 33, ahead of Rice University (20).
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