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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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State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at the University at Buffalo provides a comprehensive foundation in performance skills, combining practical training with theoretical know...
State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at the State University of New York at Buffalo offers a comprehensive exploration of the art and craft of performance. This program focuse...
State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at the University at Buffalo offers a comprehensive program that combines artistic expression with technical proficiency. Students engage w...
State University of New York at Buffalo — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at the State University of New York at Buffalo provides students with an immersive experience in the art of dance through a blend of theore...
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College — The Music diploma program at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of music theory, history, and perfo...
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College — The Diploma in Theatre at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, blending theoretical knowledge with pract...
CUNY Bronx Community College — The Diploma in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Performing Arts at CUNY Bronx Community College provides students with a foundational understanding of the performing arts, blen...
CUNY City College of NY — The Music degree program at CUNY City College offers students a comprehensive education in music theory, history, and performance. Students delve into various genres, stu...
CUNY City College of NY — The Music degree at CUNY City College of NY offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores various aspects of music theory, history, performance, and technology. Student...
CUNY City College of NY — The Theatre and Speech degree at CUNY City College of New York provides students with a comprehensive education in the performing arts, exploring the intricate workings o...
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center — Course OverviewThe Music program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an in-depth exploration of music as an art form, focusing on various aspects includi...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD in Theatre and Performance at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the artistic, cultural, and histor...
CUNY Hostos Community College — The Bachelor's degree in Digital Music at CUNY Hostos Community College delves into the exciting intersection of music and technology. This program is designed for studen...
CUNY Kingsborough Community College — The Theatre Arts program at CUNY Kingsborough Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant world of theatre. Students engage in both theoretical an...
CUNY Macauly Honors College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at CUNY Macaulay Honors College offers a comprehensive exploration of music through various lenses, including performance, composition, the...
CUNY Queensborough Community College — Overview of the Dance Diploma ProgramThe Dance Diploma program at CUNY Queensborough Community College is designed for students who wish to immerse themselves in the dyna...
CUNY Queensborough Community College — The Theatre Diploma program at CUNY Queensborough Community College offers students a comprehensive introduction to the world of theatre, focusing on both the theoretical...
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Northwestern University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Northwestern University offers a comprehensive exploration of dance practice, theory, and performance. Students engage with various danc...
University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona offers a comprehensive foundation in music theory, performance, and history. The program encompasses v...
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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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