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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.
Texas Wesleyan University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts at Texas Wesleyan University offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum designed for students passionate about the performing arts. Th...
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Adrian College — Adrian College's Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program offers a comprehensive education in the performing arts, focusing on both practical and theoretical aspects of theatr...
Riverside City College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Riverside City College offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various dance forms, techniques, and theories. Students will engage...
Riverside City College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Riverside City College offers a comprehensive education in various musical disciplines, including performance, composition, and music th...
Riverside City College — The Theatre Arts program at Riverside City College instills a deep appreciation for the performing arts while equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in va...
Southeastern Oklahoma State University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers a comprehensive education in the field of music, designed to equip students...
Southeastern Oklahoma State University — The Bachelor of Music in Music Performance program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is designed for aspiring musicians who wish to develop their performance skil...
Southeastern Oklahoma State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre: Integrated Studies of Performance at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understa...
McPherson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music: Performance at McPherson College is designed for students who are passionate about honing their musical talents and pursuing a career in t...
McPherson College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at McPherson College offers students a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, providing them with essential skills and knowled...
McPherson College — The Bachelor’s degree in Theatre: Musical Theatre at McPherson College offers students a robust curriculum that combines both theoretical and practical aspects of perform...
Nassau Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at Nassau Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills and techniques needed f...
Nassau Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Nassau Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of various dance styles, techniques, and performance practices. Students eng...
Nassau Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts Music at Nassau Community College provides students with a comprehensive education that integrates the theoretical and practical...
Nassau Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre at Nassau Community College provides a comprehensive exploration of the artistic and technical aspects of theatre production. S...
Maryville University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy at Maryville University of Saint Louis prepares students to harness the power of music to improve the lives of individuals facing v...
Maryville University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy at Maryville University provides a comprehensive exploration of the therapeutic use of music to address the emotional, cognitive, a...
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Grambling State University — The Bachelor's degree in Theatre at Grambling State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the world of performance, encompassing acting, directing, stagecraft,...
Columbia College Chicago — The Bachelor’s Degree in Acting for Stage and Screen at Columbia College Chicago is designed for aspiring actors who seek to develop their craft in both theatrical and ci...
Columbia College Chicago — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Columbia College Chicago offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores the multifaceted nature of dance as a performing art. This prog...
Columbia College Chicago — The Bachelor of Music in Music Technology at Columbia College Chicago is designed for students who are passionate about exploring the intersection of music and technology...
Columbia College Chicago — The Bachelor of Theatre Arts Production and Practice at Columbia College Chicago immerses students in the dynamic world of theatrical production. This program covers a br...
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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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