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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.
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Park University
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James Madison University
James Madison University
James Madison University
James Madison University
Marshall University — The Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Music at Marshall University offers a comprehensive exploration of the music industry, focusing on performance, production, and the bu...
Marshall University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Marshall University is designed to cultivate the creative and technical skills necessary for success in various aspects of music. Studen...
Idaho State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at Idaho State University provides a comprehensive education that encompasses various aspects of performance, production, and design. Stu...
Kennesaw State University — The Bachelor of Dance program at Kennesaw State University offers students a comprehensive education in various dance styles, techniques, and performance practices. The c...
Kennesaw State University — The Bachelor of Music program at Kennesaw State University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop your musical expertise while providing a rich understandi...
Lyon College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Studies at Lyon College offers students a profound understanding of the art and craft of theatre. This program covers various aspects of...
Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University
Colgate University
Colgate University
Claremont Graduate University — The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) program at Claremont Graduate University is designed for advanced musicians who wish to deepen their understanding of music theory, histo...
Claremont Graduate University — The Master of Arts in Music at Claremont Graduate University focuses on the multifaceted nature of music as both an artistic and academic discipline. Students engage deep...
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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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