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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.
Kansas Wesleyan University — The Theatre Arts program at Kansas Wesleyan University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts through a multifaceted curriculum designed to nurture cre...
Grand View University — The Theatre Arts Major at Grand View University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, designed to cultivate both creativity and practical skills. The...
Shorter College — The Bachelor of Music program at Shorter College provides a comprehensive education designed for individuals passionate about music performance, composition, and educatio...
Normandale Community College — The Bachelor of Music degree program at Normandale Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, performance, composition, and history. Students d...
Normandale Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Performance at Normandale Community College offers a dynamic and immersive curriculum designed to cultivate the skills necessary for a su...
Howard Community College — The Dance A.A. Degree at Howard Community College provides students with a comprehensive education in the performing arts, specifically focusing on dance. This program co...
Southern Nazarene University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Southern Nazarene University offers students an in-depth exploration of musical theory, performance, and composition. Throughout the pro...
Southern Nazarene University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Seoul National University offers an immersive curriculum designed to develop both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in various...
Southern Nazarene University — The Music Education program at Seoul National University provides a comprehensive exploration of musical pedagogy and performance for students aiming to teach music in gr...
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Harford Community College — The Music Diploma program at Harford Community College is designed for students who are passionate about exploring their musical talents and expanding their knowledge of...
Harford Community College — The Theatre Diploma program at Harford Community College offers students a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, focusing on both the practical and theoretica...
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Linn-Benton Community College — The Music degree program at Linn-Benton Community College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in both the theoretical and practical aspects of...
Mohawk Valley Community College — The Theater Arts degree program at Mohawk Valley Community College offers students a comprehensive education in the performing arts, focusing on both practical and theore...
North Hennepin Community College — Course OverviewThe Music degree program at North Hennepin Community College offers students a comprehensive education in both the theoretical and practical aspects of mus...
Jones County Junior College — The Music degree program at Jones County Junior College offers a comprehensive exploration of music in its various forms, combining practical performance, theoretical stu...
Jones County Junior College — The Music Industry degree at Jones County Junior College offers students a comprehensive education in the dynamic world of music. The course covers a wide array of topics...
Rowan College at Burlington County — The Liberal Arts and Sciences degree with an option in Music at Rowan College at Burlington County is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of m...
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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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