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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.
Webster University — The Bachelor's degree in Music: Performance at Webster University is designed for aspiring musicians who wish to cultivate their performance skills in a dedicated, suppor...
Webster University — The Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theatre at Webster University offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant intersection between music, drama, and dance. This progra...
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield
Rider University — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre at Rider University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skil...
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point — The Bachelor's degree in Acting at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the art of performance. The program e...
Washington & Lee University — The Bachelor of Arts in Music at Washington & Lee University offers an integrated approach to music, blending musical performance, theory, and history. Students are provi...
Wayne State College — The Theatre Arts Bachelor's Degree at Wayne State College is a comprehensive program designed for students interested in performance, production, and the broader field of...
Oral Roberts University — The Bachelor of Arts in Dance at Oral Roberts University is designed to equip students with both the artistic and technical skills necessary to thrive in the dance indust...
Concordia College - St. Paul — The Bachelor of Music program at Concordia University-Saint Paul is designed for aspiring musicians who seek to deepen their understanding of music theory, composition, a...
Denison University — The Bachelor’s degree in Dance at Denison University offers a comprehensive exploration of movement, creativity, and performance. The program is designed to cultivate not...
Denison University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Denison University offers a comprehensive education that blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students will explore t...
Denison University — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at Denison University is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the multifaceted world of theatre. The program encompasses a wi...
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey — The Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts at Stockton University immerses students in the vibrant world of theatre, music, and dance, offering a comprehensive understandin...
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey — The Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey offers a comprehensive exploration of various forms of artistic expression. Students in...
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College
Virginia State University — The Bachelor's degree in Music at Virginia State University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, performance, and history, preparing students for a wide ra...
Grinnell College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Grinnell College offers a rich and diverse exploration of musical theory, performance, and history. Students engage in a comprehensive c...
Grinnell College — The Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies program at Grinnell College offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic and multifaceted world of performance. This inte...
Regis University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Regis University offers a comprehensive exploration of musical theory, performance, and history. Students immerse themselves in a curric...
Regis University — The Bachelor's degree in Music Performance at Regis University provides students with a comprehensive education in performance, composition, and music theory, allowing th...
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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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