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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.
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American River College — The Dance degree program at American River College offers a comprehensive education in various forms of dance. Students will explore techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, a...
American River College — The Theatre Arts degree program at American River College provides a comprehensive education in the performing arts, focusing on the essential theories and practical skil...
Folsom Lake College — The Dance degree program at Folsom Lake College offers a comprehensive exploration of dance as an art form and as a means of personal expression. Students engage in vario...
Folsom Lake College — The Music degree program at Folsom Lake College offers an in-depth exploration of musical theory, performance, and composition. Students will engage with a comprehensive...
Folsom Lake College — The Theatre Arts program at Folsom Lake College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, covering various aspects of theatre including acting, directing...
Los Rios Community College District — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance offered by Los Rios Community College District provides students with an enriching and comprehensive curriculum that encompasses various da...
Sweet Briar College — The Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts at Sweet Briar College offers students a comprehensive education that blends creativity and discipline in the realms of theater,...
Texas Wesleyan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Texas Wesleyan University offers an immersive and comprehensive curriculum designed for aspiring musicians and music educators. This pro...
Texas Wesleyan University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts at Texas Wesleyan University offers a dynamic and engaging curriculum designed for students passionate about the performing arts. Th...
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Adrian College — Adrian College's Bachelor of Arts in Theatre program offers a comprehensive education in the performing arts, focusing on both practical and theoretical aspects of theatr...
Riverside City College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Riverside City College offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various dance forms, techniques, and theories. Students will engage...
Riverside City College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Riverside City College offers a comprehensive education in various musical disciplines, including performance, composition, and music th...
Riverside City College — The Theatre Arts program at Riverside City College instills a deep appreciation for the performing arts while equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in va...
Central College — The Music degree at Central College is a dynamic program that offers students a comprehensive education in the art and science of music. Covering a range of topics from m...
Central College — The Musical Theatre degree at Central College offers a comprehensive education designed to immerse students in vocal performance, acting, and dance. This multidisciplinar...
St. Petersburg College — The Music Industry Recording Arts degree at St. Petersburg College offers students a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted world of music production, recording,...
St. Petersburg College — The degree in Performing Arts at St. Petersburg College offers an immersive exploration into the vibrant world of theater, music, and dance. This program is designed to n...
Southeastern Oklahoma State University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers a comprehensive education in the field of music, designed to equip students...
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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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