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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.
Young Harris College — The Bachelor's degree in Music at Young Harris College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture students' musical talents and foster creativity. With a focus...
Young Harris College — The Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theatre at Young Harris College is designed for students who are passionate about performing arts and wish to immerse themselves in a vib...
Young Harris College — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Performance at Young Harris College is designed for students who are passionate about the arts and seek to cultivate their performance sk...
Malone College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Malone College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of music theory, history, an...
Malone College — The Bachelor's Degree in Worship Arts at Malone College equips students with the creative and practical skills necessary for effective ministry in various worship setting...
Hellenic American University — The Bachelor of Music program at Hellenic American University offers students a comprehensive and enriching education in music. Designed for those aspiring to pursue a ca...
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American International College — The Music Technology Production minor at American International College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between music and technology. Th...
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Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Arts in Black Music and Culture at Berklee College of Music offers students a comprehensive exploration of the rich musical traditions and cultural expres...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Leadership and Innovation at Berklee College of Music prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and evolving music in...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Arts in Music Production at Berklee College of Music provides students with a robust understanding of contemporary music creation, production, and distrib...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Black Music and Culture at Berklee College of Music offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich traditions and evolving practices within Black...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Brass Performance at Berklee College of Music is designed for aspiring musicians who wish to excel in brass instruments. This comprehensive progr...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Composition at Berklee College of Music offers an in-depth exploration of creating music across various genres and media. This program focuses on...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music prepares students to excel in the fast-paced world of modern music. This program...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Global Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music offers students an immersive education in jazz performance through a global lens. The curricu...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance at Berklee College of Music is designed for students who are passionate about mastering the harp and exploring various genres of...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Independent Recording and Production at Berklee College of Music is designed for students passionate about recording and producing music independ...
Berklee College of Music — The Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition at Berklee College of Music offers an immersive education in the art and craft of jazz composition. This program covers a broad...
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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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