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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.
Colorado College
Colorado College
University of Scranton — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at the University of Scranton offers an immersive experience that balances performance, technical production, and academic study. Student...
Hillsdale College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Hillsdale College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate both technical skills and artistic expression. This program is...
University of Texas at Tyler — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at The University of Texas at Tyler offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of music theory, performance, composition...
University of Texas at Tyler
State University of New York College at Brockport
University of Illinois Springfield — The BA in Theatre at the University of Illinois Springfield offers students a comprehensive education in the performing arts, focusing on both practical skills and theore...
Bard College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Bard College offers students a comprehensive understanding of dance as a performing art and a form of expression. This program integrate...
Bard College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Bard College offers an innovative program that blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students are immersed in various...
Bard College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theater and Performance at Bard College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, emphasizing both theoretical and practical asp...
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University of Michigan-Flint — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at the University of Michigan-Flint offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, focusing on both performance and productio...
Washington College — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Washington College offers a comprehensive exploration of dance as an expressive art form and a means of communication. Through an interd...
Washington College — Ethnomusicology is the study of music in its cultural context, blending elements of anthropology and musicology. This bachelor’s degree program at Washington College delv...
Washington College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Washington College is designed to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance. This program encour...
Washington College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Production at Washington College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the music industry and the technical skills necess...
Washington College — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Washington College offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, designed for those who are passionate about performance,...
Minnesota State University, Mankato — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Music Industry at Minnesota State University-Mankato provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the music business. C...
Anderson University — The Bachelor of Arts in Dance at Anderson University provides a comprehensive education that combines both practical and theoretical elements of dance. This course is des...
Webster University — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at Webster University offers a comprehensive exploration of theatrical performance and artistry. This program is designed for aspiring act...
Webster University — Overview of the Dance ProgramThe Bachelor’s degree in Dance at Webster University immerses students in a vibrant curriculum designed to explore various dance forms, chore...
Webster University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Webster University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to help students develop their musical skills while fostering creativity a...
Webster University — Overview of the Music: Composition Bachelor’s DegreeThe Bachelor’s Degree in Music: Composition at Webster University is designed to immerse students in the creative and...
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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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