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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.
Illinois State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Illinois State University provides a comprehensive education in various forms of dance, blending theory, performance, and choreography....
Illinois State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Illinois State University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, history, and performance. Students will engage in diverse...
Illinois State University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre program at Illinois State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of theatrical performance and production. T...
San Jose State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at San Jose State University provides a comprehensive education in the theatrical arts, merging theoretical knowledge with practical...
University of Nebraska, Omaha — The Bachelor of Arts in Music at the University of Nebraska, Omaha provides a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance. This program is desig...
East Tennessee State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a General Theatre Concentration at East Tennessee State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, exposin...
California State University, Long Beach
Wichita State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at Wichita State University provides a comprehensive foundation in the essential skills of performance, character development, and stagecr...
Texas Christian University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Texas Christian University offers students a comprehensive exploration of dance as an art form and a means of expression. The program is...
Wesleyan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Wesleyan University intertwines theory and practice, emphasizing creative expression through various forms of dance. Students are expose...
Wesleyan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Wesleyan University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of musical theory, history, and performance. Through a well-rou...
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Carleton College
Carleton College
Wellesley College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Wellesley College offers a comprehensive understanding of musical theory, history, and performance through a robust curriculum. Students...
Wellesley College — The Theatre Studies Bachelor's Degree at Wellesley College provides an immersive exploration into the world of performance, enhancing both practical and theoretical under...
University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students who wish to develop their skills and kn...
University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor of Music program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is designed for students who have a passion for music and wish to pursue a professional career...
University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock prepares students to become effective music educators in various educational setting...
University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock is designed to nurture your creativity and enhance your understanding of theatrical perfo...
University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock immerses students in the dynamic world of performance and production. This course provi...
Western Washington University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Western Washington University offers a comprehensive exploration of dance as both an art form and a means of communication. This program...
Western Washington University — The Bachelor of Music program at Western Washington University provides a comprehensive study of music through a blend of theoretical, practical, and applied experiences....
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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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