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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.
Cedarville College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Cedarville College is designed for students who are passionate about music and aspire to develop their talents to a professional level....
Cedarville College — The Bachelor of Theatre at Cedarville University offers students a comprehensive journey into the world of performance and production. The program covers various aspects...
Cedarville College — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Worship at Cedarville University offers an in-depth exploration of the theological, musical, and practical aspects of leading cong...
Northwestern State University — The Bachelor of Music program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is designed for students who are passionate about pursuing a career in music. This comprehensi...
Northwestern State University — The Bachelor of Music program at Northwestern State University is designed for aspiring musicians who seek to develop their artistic talents, theoretical knowledge, and p...
Northwestern State University — The Master of Music at Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers a comprehensive program designed for aspiring musicians to develop their craft and expand their p...
Northwestern State University — The Master of Music program at Northwestern State University is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and performance skills in various areas of musi...
Hiram College — Course OverviewThe Bachelor’s degree in Theater at Hiram College offers a comprehensive and immersive exploration into the world of performance and stagecraft. Students g...
Danville Community College — The Foundation in Visual and Performing Arts program at Danville Community College offers students a comprehensive introduction to the diverse world of art and performanc...
Danville Community College — The Foundation course in Visual and Performing Arts at Danville Community College offers a comprehensive introduction to the diverse fields of art, music, theatre, and da...
Brigham Young University Hawaii — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Brigham Young University Hawaii offers a comprehensive exploration into various musical disciplines including performance, theory, and c...
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Mercyhurst University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Mercyhurst University offers an immersive education in the art of dance, blending performance, choreography, and dance studies. This pro...
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Elizabeth City State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Elizabeth City State University offers a comprehensive study of music theory, history, and performance. Students delve into various genr...
Avila College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Avila College provides students with a robust foundation in the performing arts, focusing on various aspects of theatre including acti...
Centenary College of Louisiana — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Centenary College of Louisiana offers a comprehensive program designed for students wishing to immerse themselves in the world of music....
Centenary College of Louisiana — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Centenary College of Louisiana offers students a comprehensive education covering various facets of theatrical arts. The curriculum is...
Millikin University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Acting at Millikin University offers students a comprehensive and immersive training in the art of performance. This program emphasi...
Millikin University — The Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music at Millikin University focuses on developing the skills necessary for a successful career in the modern music industry. The prog...
Millikin University — The B.A. in Theatre at Millikin University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, focusing on both the technical and creative aspects of theatre produ...
Mississippi College — The Music Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degrees at Mississippi College offer students a unique opportunity to explore their passion for music withi...
Mississippi College — The Worship Leadership B.A. program at Mississippi College is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead worship in various contexts. This...
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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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