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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.
Webster University — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at Webster University offers a comprehensive exploration of theatrical performance and artistry. This program is designed for aspiring act...
Webster University — Overview of the Dance ProgramThe Bachelor’s degree in Dance at Webster University immerses students in a vibrant curriculum designed to explore various dance forms, chore...
Webster University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Webster University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to help students develop their musical skills while fostering creativity a...
Webster University — Overview of the Music: Composition Bachelor’s DegreeThe Bachelor’s Degree in Music: Composition at Webster University is designed to immerse students in the creative and...
Webster University — The Bachelor's degree in Music: Performance at Webster University is designed for aspiring musicians who wish to cultivate their performance skills in a dedicated, suppor...
Webster University — The Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theatre at Webster University offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant intersection between music, drama, and dance. This progra...
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield
Rider University — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre at Rider University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skil...
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Pierce College
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point — The Bachelor's degree in Acting at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the art of performance. The program e...
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Washington & Lee University — The Dance degree at Washington & Lee University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of dance. The curriculu...
Washington & Lee University — The Bachelor of Arts in Music at Washington & Lee University offers an integrated approach to music, blending musical performance, theory, and history. Students are provi...
Washington & Lee University — The Theater degree program at Washington & Lee University offers an immersive exploration into the world of performing arts. Combining theoretical knowledge with practica...
Wayne State College — The Theatre Arts Bachelor's Degree at Wayne State College is a comprehensive program designed for students interested in performance, production, and the broader field of...
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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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