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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.
Southern Oregon State College
Southern Oregon State College
Southern Oregon State College
Southern Oregon State College
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers an immersive experience designed for students passionate about performing arts and movem...
State University of New York at Oneonta — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Music at SUNY Oneonta provides students with a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance. The program...
State University of New York at Oneonta — The Bachelor's degree in Music Industry at SUNY Oneonta provides an integrated approach to understanding the music sector, combining practical skills with theoretical kno...
State University of New York at Oneonta — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at SUNY Oneonta is designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of performing arts. This program engages participants...
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Azusa Pacific University — The Acting for the Stage and Screen Major (BFA) at Azusa Pacific University offers a comprehensive education designed for aspiring actors who wish to excel in both theate...
Azusa Pacific University — The Theater Arts Major at Azusa Pacific University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of theater and performance, emphasizing both the practical and the...
University of Houston-Downtown — The Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition at the University of Houston-Downtown equips students with advanced skills in writing, analysis, and rhetoric across divers...
Transylvania University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Transylvania University offers a comprehensive curriculum that intertwines music theory, performance, and history. Students engage with...
Transylvania University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance at Transylvania University offers students an immersive and comprehensive education in the art of performance. This program del...
Transylvania University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts at Transylvania University offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, combining both practical and theoretical aspec...
University of Southern Indiana — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Southern Indiana offers students a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, combining both theoretical...
John Brown University — Integrated Music Studies at John Brown University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students looking to excel in various aspects of music. The program encomp...
John Brown University — The Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts at John Brown University offers a comprehensive education in the fields of theater, dance, and music. The program emphasizes a mu...
Bridgewater State University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Bridgewater State University is designed to cultivate artistic expression through movement while providing a comprehensive understanding...
Bridgewater State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Bridgewater State University offers a comprehensive study of music theory, performance, and history. This program is designed for studen...
Bridgewater State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at Bridgewater State University offers an immersive and dynamic curriculum designed to cultivate the artistry and skills essential fo...
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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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