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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.
California Lutheran University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at California Lutheran University offers a comprehensive program that nurtures both the artistic and intellectual development of aspiring m...
California Lutheran University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Production at California Lutheran University provides a comprehensive exploration of the music industry, blending creativity with technical...
California Lutheran University — The Theatre Arts program at California Lutheran University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the performing arts, focusing on both the theoretical a...
Baldwin Wallace University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting at Baldwin Wallace University is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the craft of acting and the pe...
Baldwin Wallace University — Overview of Music Composition DegreeThe Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition at Baldwin Wallace University immerses students in the art and science of crafting original...
Baldwin Wallace University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor’s degree in Music Industry at Baldwin Wallace University provides a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic and multifaceted music industry....
Baldwin Wallace University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance: Keyboard at Baldwin Wallace University is designed for aspiring musicians who wish to excel in keyboard performance. The cours...
Baldwin Wallace University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance: Strings at Baldwin Wallace University offers a comprehensive program designed to refine the technical and musical abilities of...
Baldwin Wallace University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance: Voice at Baldwin Wallace University offers aspiring vocalists the opportunity to develop their artistry in a dy...
Baldwin Wallace University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance with a focus on Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion at Baldwin Wallace University offers an in-depth study of music...
Baldwin Wallace University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theatre at Baldwin Wallace University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the performing arts, integrating mu...
Baldwin Wallace University — The Bachelor of Arts in Music program at Baldwin Wallace University provides a comprehensive education designed to cultivate both artistic and academic skills. Students e...
Baldwin Wallace University — Course OverviewThe Theatre: Acting & Directing Bachelor's Degree at Baldwin Wallace University offers students a comprehensive education in the art of performance and dir...
Baldwin Wallace University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre: Dance at Baldwin Wallace University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students who aspire to excel in the dynamic field of...
Marywood University
Marywood University
Champlain College — The Sonic Arts Degree at Champlain College offers an innovative exploration of sound and music in a modern context. This interdisciplinary program combines elements of mu...
Dominican University — The Bachelor of Music program at Dominican University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, performance, composition, and music history. Students engage in...
City College of San Francisco — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at City College of San Francisco provides a comprehensive exploration of dance as an art form, preparing students for diverse career paths...
Benedict College — The B.A. in Music at Benedict College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture and develop students' creative talents and musical skills. The program encompa...
Bridgewater College — The Theatre Major at Bridgewater College offers a comprehensive education in the performing arts, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students engag...
Bennington College
Bennington College
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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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