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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.
University of Texas at Tyler — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at The University of Texas at Tyler offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of music theory, performance, composition...
University of Texas at Tyler
State University of New York College at Brockport
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Willamette University
University of Illinois Springfield — The BA in Theatre at the University of Illinois Springfield offers students a comprehensive education in the performing arts, focusing on both practical skills and theore...
Iona College — The Theatre degree program at Iona College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, blending practical training with critical analysis. Students dive in...
University of South Carolina, Beaufort — The Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort offers students a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts. This course covers vario...
Bard College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Bard College offers students a comprehensive understanding of dance as a performing art and a form of expression. This program integrate...
Bard College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Bard College offers an innovative program that blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students are immersed in various...
Bard College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theater and Performance at Bard College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, emphasizing both theoretical and practical asp...
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University of Michigan-Flint — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at the University of Michigan-Flint offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, focusing on both performance and productio...
Washington College — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Washington College offers a comprehensive exploration of dance as an expressive art form and a means of communication. Through an interd...
Washington College — Ethnomusicology is the study of music in its cultural context, blending elements of anthropology and musicology. This bachelor’s degree program at Washington College delv...
Washington College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Washington College is designed to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance. This program encour...
Washington College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Production at Washington College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the music industry and the technical skills necess...
Washington College — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Washington College offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, designed for those who are passionate about performance,...
Butler University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting at Butler University provides students with a comprehensive education in the art and craft of performance. The program offers a...
Minnesota State University, Mankato — The Dance degree program at Minnesota State University-Mankato offers an enriching experience for students passionate about the art of dance. This comprehensive course co...
Minnesota State University, Mankato — The Bachelor of Music program at Minnesota State University-Mankato is designed to develop highly skilled musicians who are prepared for a variety of careers in music. Th...
Minnesota State University, Mankato — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Music Industry at Minnesota State University-Mankato provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the music business. C...
Mission College — The Music degree program at Mission College offers a comprehensive exploration of musical theory, performance, and composition. Students immerse themselves in a diverse c...
Anderson University — The Bachelor of Arts in Dance at Anderson University provides a comprehensive education that combines both practical and theoretical elements of dance. This course is des...
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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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