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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.
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Northwestern University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Northwestern University offers a comprehensive exploration of dance practice, theory, and performance. Students engage with various danc...
University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona offers a comprehensive foundation in music theory, performance, and history. The program encompasses v...
University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University of Alabama at Birmingham encompasses a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop both your technical skills and artist...
University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor’s degree in Theatre at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an immersive experience into the world of performing arts. The program covers various aspec...
Wayne State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Wayne State University offers a comprehensive exploration of various dance styles and techniques. This program emphasizes both the pract...
University of Missouri — The Theatre and Performance Studies program at the University of Missouri offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the art of performance, combining practical skills wi...
Seattle University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting & Original Works at Seattle University is designed to ignite creativity and hone the craft of performance. Students engage deeply in t...
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University of Oregon — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at the University of Oregon is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of dance as an art form. The program emphasi...
University of Oregon — The Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Oregon offers a comprehensive exploration of jazz music and its cultural significance. This program incorporate...
University of Oregon — The Bachelor of Music program at the University of Oregon is designed for students passionate about music who wish to develop their artistic and academic skills. The prog...
University of Oregon — About the Theater Arts ProgramThe Theater Arts program at the University of Oregon offers a rich curriculum designed to immerse students in the world of theater and perfo...
Syracuse University — Understanding the Bachelor of Arts in ActingThe Bachelor of Arts in Acting at Syracuse University offers a comprehensive foundation in the art and craft of performance. S...
Texas Tech University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Texas Tech University offers an immersive curriculum that covers various aspects of dance performance, choreography, and theory. Student...
West Virginia University — Explore the Art of ActingThe Bachelor's Degree in Acting at West Virginia University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the performing arts, focusing sp...
West Virginia University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at West Virginia University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students passionate about the art of movement. This program prov...
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is designed for passionate individuals pursuing a career in the dynamic world of dance. This p...
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is designed for aspiring actors and performers. The program offers a comprehensi...
The University of Alabama — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at The University of Alabama offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for those passionate about dance as an art form and an avenue for p...
The University of Alabama — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at The University of Alabama offers an immersive experience into the world of performance, production, and critical analysis of theatre. T...
State University of New York at Albany — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University at Albany offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, history, and performance. This program is designed for stud...
State University of New York at Albany — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at the State University of New York at Albany offers a comprehensive and enriching program that dives deep into the multifaceted world of m...
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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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