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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.
Mississippi University for Women — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Mississippi University for Women provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the performing arts, combining both practical...
Napa Valley College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Napa Valley College offers students a comprehensive exploration of various musical disciplines, from performance to music theory and his...
Napa Valley College — The Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree at Napa Valley College delves into the fascinating world of live performance, offering students a comprehensive understanding of both t...
Saint Leo University
Camden County College — The Liberal Arts and Science: Music Option program at Camden County College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance...
Camden County College — The Liberal Arts and Science: Theatre Option program at Camden County College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts through a multidisciplinary approa...
Montreat College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Montreat College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of music theory, composition, performance, and the h...
Rust College — The Bachelor of Music program at Rust College immerses students in a vibrant musical environment that nurtures creativity, technical skills, and cultural awareness. This...
Northern State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Northern State University offers a comprehensive program that encompasses a wide range of musical disciplines, including performance, co...
Carroll College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Carroll College offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic world of theatrical arts. Students engage in hands-on learning exper...
Warren Wilson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy at Warren Wilson College emphasizes the integration of various artistic mediums as therapeutic tools to promote healing a...
Warren Wilson College — The Bachelor of Music degree at Warren Wilson College offers a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of music. This program is designed for students who are pa...
Warren Wilson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Traditional Music at Warren Wilson College offers students an immersive journey into the diverse world of traditional musical forms. The program...
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Missouri Southern State University — The Theatre Degree (BA) program at Missouri Southern State University is designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of theatrical arts. The curriculum covers a wid...
Missouri Southern State University — The Bachelor of Science in Theatre Industry at Missouri Southern State University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for a diverse range of ca...
Missouri Southern State University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance at Missouri Southern State University immerses students in the vibrant world of theatre arts. This program provides a com...
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Loras College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Studies at Loras College offers an enriching curriculum designed to deepen your understanding of music's role in culture and society. Throu...
Morris Brown College — The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with a Concentration in Church Music at Morris Brown College is designed for students who are passionate about music and its role in...
Morris Brown College — The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with a concentration in Music Production at Morris Brown College offers a comprehensive approach to the world of music and sound, mer...
Morris Brown College — The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with a Concentration in Vocal Performance at Morris Brown College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture and develop v...
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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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