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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.
Raritan Valley Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Raritan Valley Community College offers a comprehensive study of music theory, history, performance, and composition. Students engage in...
Kansas Wesleyan University — The Theatre Arts program at Kansas Wesleyan University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts through a multifaceted curriculum designed to nurture cre...
Grand View University — The Theatre Arts Major at Grand View University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, designed to cultivate both creativity and practical skills. The...
Shorter College — The Bachelor of Music program at Shorter College provides a comprehensive education designed for individuals passionate about music performance, composition, and educatio...
Normandale Community College — The Bachelor of Music degree program at Normandale Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, performance, composition, and history. Students d...
Normandale Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Performance at Normandale Community College offers a dynamic and immersive curriculum designed to cultivate the skills necessary for a su...
Howard Community College — The Dance A.A. Degree at Howard Community College provides students with a comprehensive education in the performing arts, specifically focusing on dance. This program co...
Southern Nazarene University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Southern Nazarene University offers students an in-depth exploration of musical theory, performance, and composition. Throughout the pro...
Southern Nazarene University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Seoul National University offers an immersive curriculum designed to develop both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in various...
Southern Nazarene University — The Music Education program at Seoul National University provides a comprehensive exploration of musical pedagogy and performance for students aiming to teach music in gr...
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Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Audio Production at Mercer County Community College provides a comprehensive study of sound and its applications in various media. Students will...
Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Mercer County Community College encompasses a comprehensive exploration of dance as an art form, combining elements of performance, chor...
Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Mercer County Community College offers an immersive experience into the world of music, blending theoretical knowledge with practical sk...
Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at Mercer County Community College provides an immersive experience in the world of performing arts. Students explore various disciplines...
Dallas Baptist University — Overview of the Music Bachelor’s DegreeThe Bachelor’s degree in Music at Dallas Baptist University provides an enriching educational experience that covers various aspect...
County College of Morris — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at County College of Morris provides an immersive exploration into the world of dance, blending theory and practical application. Students...
County College of Morris — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Technology at County College of Morris is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of the...
The University of Olivet — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at The University of Olivet provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate both the artistic and technical skills necessary for...
Passaic County Community College — The Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts with a Musical Studies Option at Passaic County Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of music within the broader con...
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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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