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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.
Newberry College — Music in Performance is an immersive Bachelor's degree program that not only hones students' musical talents but also prepares them for a diverse range of careers in the...
Newberry College — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at Newberry College offers a comprehensive exploration into the world of performance, playwriting, and production. Students engage deeply...
Mississippi University for Women — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Mississippi University for Women provides a comprehensive and enriching experience for those passionate about music. This program covers...
Mississippi University for Women — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Mississippi University for Women provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the performing arts, combining both practical...
Napa Valley College — The Dance degree at Napa Valley College offers an immersive experience into the world of dance, combining practical performance skills with a strong theoretical understan...
Napa Valley College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Napa Valley College offers students a comprehensive exploration of various musical disciplines, from performance to music theory and his...
Napa Valley College — The Theater Arts Bachelor's Degree at Napa Valley College delves into the fascinating world of live performance, offering students a comprehensive understanding of both t...
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Camden County College — The Liberal Arts and Science: Music Option program at Camden County College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance...
Camden County College — The Liberal Arts and Science: Theatre Option program at Camden County College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts through a multidisciplinary approa...
Camden County College — The Music Recording program at Camden County College equips students with the technical skills and artistic insights needed to thrive in the music industry. The curriculu...
Montreat College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Montreat College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of music theory, composition, performance, and the h...
Rust College — The Bachelor of Music program at Rust College immerses students in a vibrant musical environment that nurtures creativity, technical skills, and cultural awareness. This...
Northern State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Northern State University offers a comprehensive program that encompasses a wide range of musical disciplines, including performance, co...
Carroll College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre at Carroll College offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic world of theatrical arts. Students engage in hands-on learning exper...
Warren Wilson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy at Warren Wilson College emphasizes the integration of various artistic mediums as therapeutic tools to promote healing a...
Warren Wilson College — The Bachelor of Music degree at Warren Wilson College offers a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of music. This program is designed for students who are pa...
Warren Wilson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Traditional Music at Warren Wilson College offers students an immersive journey into the diverse world of traditional musical forms. The program...
Santa Ana College — The Dance degree program at Santa Ana College offers students an immersive experience in various styles of dance while honing their artistic abilities and performance ski...
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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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