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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.
Georgia College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy at Georgia College is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to use music as a th...
Georgia College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Georgia College & State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, designed to engage students both artisti...
Georgia College — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Georgia College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, emphasizing both practical and theoretical components. Stude...
Prairie View A&M University — The Music and Theatre degree at Prairie View A&M University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, providing students with the opportunity to hone the...
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh — Overview of the Music ProgramThe Bachelor's degree in Music at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh provides an extensive education for aspiring musicians, composers, and...
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh explores the multifaceted nature of the music business, combining both artistic and commerc...
University of Louisiana at Monroe — The Bachelor of Music program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music, combining performance, the...
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Bradley University — The Digital Music Technology program at Bradley University is designed for students passionate about the intersection of music and technology. Throughout the course, stud...
Bradley University — The Music degree program at Bradley University offers students an in-depth exploration of music theory, history, and performance. This comprehensive course provides a bal...
Bradley University — The Theatre Arts degree at Bradley University offers students an immersive educational experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application in the pe...
Chicago State University — The Music degree program at Chicago State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical, historical, and practical aspects of music. Students engage in...
Chicago State University — The Bachelor of Music in Gospel Music at Chicago State University is designed to prepare students for a vibrant career in the evolving field of gospel music. This program...
Chicago State University — The Music Production degree at Chicago State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the music industry, encompassing both creative and technical aspects. Studen...
Augustana College (IL) — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Augustana College offers an immersive exploration of the world of performing arts, enabling students to delve into various aspects of...
Lynn University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Drama at Lynn University offers an extensive exploration of theater arts, providing students with an immersive education in various facets of per...
College of Wooster — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at the College of Wooster offers a comprehensive exploration of various musical disciplines, emphasizing both creativity and performance. S...
College of Wooster — Overview of the Theatre & Dance ProgramThe Theatre & Dance program at the College of Wooster offers a comprehensive exploration of both the practical and theoretical aspe...
Western Carolina University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Western Carolina University offers students a comprehensive education in the art and science of music. The curriculum encompasses a vari...
Western Carolina University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Western Carolina University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the art and craft of the theatrical world. From per...
University of Maine at Farmington — The Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts offers students a dynamic and enriching experience focused on either Music or Theatre Studies. This program delves into the theor...
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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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