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1,109 Music & Performing Arts courses are taught at 492 universities in the United States; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Cornell University, University of Chicago and Princeton University.
Illinois Benedictine College — The Bachelor's Degree in Church Music Ministries at Illinois Benedictine College is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to serve in various...
Illinois Benedictine College — The Bachelor's Degree in Church Pianist at Illinois Benedictine College prepares students for a meaningful career in music ministry, specifically focusing on piano perfor...
Pratt Institute — The Master’s Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute-Main provides an interdisciplinary approach to the field of therapy through dance and creative movement....
Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute offers a unique approach to healing and personal growth through the expressive mediums of dance and movem...
Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute offers a comprehensive exploration into the therapeutic use of movement and dance to promote emotional, c...
Mid-Plains Community College — The Music degree program at Mid-Plains Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of music theory, performance, and history. Thi...
Simmons College of Kentucky — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance at Simmons College of Kentucky offers an immersive experience in musical artistry, performance techniques, and theoretical stud...
Rowan College of South Jersey
Rowan College of South Jersey
Rowan College of South Jersey
Illinois Benedictine College — The Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral and Church Music at Illinois Benedictine College prepares students for meaningful careers in religious and community settings. This prog...
Mid-Plains Community College — The Theater degree program at Mid-Plains Community College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the theatrical arts, encompassing various facets of performanc...
Cornell University
University of Chicago — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theater and Performance Studies at the University of Chicago equips students with in-depth knowledge of the history, theory, and practice of thea...
Princeton University — The Dance degree at Princeton University is an exciting exploration of various forms and practices of dance, merging theoretical knowledge with practical performance skil...
Duke University
Duke University
Duke University
University of California, Los Angeles — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) provides a comprehensive education for aspiring musicians and industry professionals. T...
University of California, Los Angeles — The Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) provides a comprehensive education in the various aspects of performance, production, a...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — The Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides a comprehensive education in the art and practice of dance. The program explores a v...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — The Theatre Studies course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers an in-depth exploration of theatrical arts, combining practical and theoretical approache...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Bassoon Performance at Rice University is designed for students who seek to master the bassoon through focused training and practical experience....
Rice University — The Cello Performance Bachelor's Degree at Rice University offers an immersive education in music, specifically focusing on the art of cello playing. This program is desi...
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37 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #596 (University of Iowa); 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. 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
By level: 802 bachelor's, 40 master's, 30 diploma and 22 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Music & Performing Arts (1,053), Music (26), Theatre & Drama (11) and Dance (8). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 15 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). Berklee College of Music offers the widest choice, with 42 of these courses.
Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Princeton University (QS World #15) 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.
15 of these courses are listed as online.
Berklee College of Music, with 42, ahead of Rice University (20).
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