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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.
Seton Hall University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts at Seton Hall University provides students with a comprehensive exploration of the various disciplines within the performing arts...
Seton Hall University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Seton Hall University immerses students in the vibrant world of performance, production, and dramatic art. The curriculum is designed...
Sonoma State University — Course OverviewThe Music degree program at Sonoma State University offers a comprehensive education in the theory, history, and performance of music. Students explore var...
Middle Tennessee State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Middle Tennessee State University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, history, performance, and composition. This degree...
Middle Tennessee State University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Middle Tennessee State University provides students with a comprehensive education in the art and craft of theatre. The course covers...
Christopher Newport University — The Dance degree program at Christopher Newport University provides a comprehensive exploration of the artistry, technique, and cultural significance of dance. Students e...
Christopher Newport University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Christopher Newport University offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in various aspects of musi...
Christopher Newport University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre at Christopher Newport University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the necessary skills for...
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
Morgan State University
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville — The Master's Degree in Music at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers an in-depth exploration of the various facets of music, including performance, compositio...
Pace University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at Pace University immerses students in the dynamic world of performance, preparing them for a professional career in theatre, film, a...
Pace University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Commercial Dance at Pace University is designed for students who aspire to become versatile dance artists in the commercial sector. The...
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University
Austin College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Austin College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students passionate about music performance, theory, and history. Over the...
Austin College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Austin College provides an immersive education in the performing arts, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. Stu...
University of Northern Colorado — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of Northern Colorado offers a comprehensive training program designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the...
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
SUNY at Purchase College — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at SUNY at Purchase College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for aspiring actors looking to hone their craft in a challenging an...
SUNY at Purchase College — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance Performance at SUNY at Purchase College is designed for students who aspire to become professional dancers, choreographers, and educators....
SUNY at Purchase College — The Music Minor at SUNY Purchase College offers students a comprehensive exploration of music theory, performance, and history, allowing them to integrate their passion f...
SUNY at Purchase College — The Music: Composition (Classical) degree at SUNY Purchase College is designed for aspiring composers who wish to delve deeply into the art of musical creation. This prog...
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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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