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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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Hagerstown Community College — The Dance Concentration program at Hagerstown Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of various dance styles and techniques, fostering creativity and artist...
Missouri Southern State University — The Theatre Degree (BA) program at Missouri Southern State University is designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of theatrical arts. The curriculum covers a wid...
Missouri Southern State University — The Bachelor of Science in Theatre Industry at Missouri Southern State University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for a diverse range of ca...
Missouri Southern State University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance at Missouri Southern State University immerses students in the vibrant world of theatre arts. This program provides a com...
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Loras College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Studies at Loras College offers an enriching curriculum designed to deepen your understanding of music's role in culture and society. Throu...
Morris Brown College — The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with a Concentration in Church Music at Morris Brown College is designed for students who are passionate about music and its role in...
Morris Brown College — The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with a concentration in Music Production at Morris Brown College offers a comprehensive approach to the world of music and sound, mer...
Morris Brown College — The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music with a Concentration in Vocal Performance at Morris Brown College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture and develop v...
East Los Angeles College — The Acting degree program at East Los Angeles College is a comprehensive curriculum designed for students who aspire to pursue a career in performance arts. This course c...
East Los Angeles College — The Acting for Stage and Screen program at East Los Angeles College is designed to immerse students in the fundamentals and intricacies of performance arts. This comprehe...
Young Harris College — The Bachelor's degree in Music at Young Harris College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture students' musical talents and foster creativity. With a focus...
Young Harris College — The Bachelor's Degree in Musical Theatre at Young Harris College is designed for students who are passionate about performing arts and wish to immerse themselves in a vib...
Young Harris College — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Performance at Young Harris College is designed for students who are passionate about the arts and seek to cultivate their performance sk...
Malone College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Malone College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of music theory, history, an...
Malone College — The Bachelor's Degree in Worship Arts at Malone College equips students with the creative and practical skills necessary for effective ministry in various worship setting...
El Paso Community College — The Dance degree program at El Paso Community College is designed to immerse students in the art of dance while providing a comprehensive understanding of its history, te...
Hellenic American University — The Bachelor of Music program at Hellenic American University offers students a comprehensive and enriching education in music. Designed for those aspiring to pursue a ca...
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Monterey Peninsula College — The Dance degree at Monterey Peninsula College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with both practical and theoretical knowledge of dance as an a...
Monterey Peninsula College — The Music degree program at Monterey Peninsula College provides students with a comprehensive education in music theory, performance, composition, and music history. This...
Monterey Peninsula College — Overview of Theatre ArtsThe Theatre Arts degree at Monterey Peninsula College offers students a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts. The curriculum is design...
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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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