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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.
Chabot College — The Acting Level 1 course at Chabot College is designed for aspiring actors seeking to develop their foundational skills in performance. This introductory program covers...
Moreno Valley College — The Music program at Moreno Valley College offers a comprehensive exploration of the various dimensions of music, from theory and composition to performance and technolog...
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Angelina College — The Music Diploma program at Angelina College is designed for students who are passionate about music and wish to develop their skills both in performance and theory. Thr...
Angelina College — The Theater Diploma at Angelina College is designed for aspiring actors, directors, and theater professionals. This comprehensive program covers vital aspects of theater...
Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Audio Production at Mercer County Community College provides a comprehensive study of sound and its applications in various media. Students will...
Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor’s Degree in Dance at Mercer County Community College encompasses a comprehensive exploration of dance as an art form, combining elements of performance, chor...
Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Mercer County Community College offers an immersive experience into the world of music, blending theoretical knowledge with practical sk...
Mercer County Community College — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at Mercer County Community College provides an immersive experience in the world of performing arts. Students explore various disciplines...
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Dallas Baptist University — Overview of the Music Bachelor’s DegreeThe Bachelor’s degree in Music at Dallas Baptist University provides an enriching educational experience that covers various aspect...
County College of Morris — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at County College of Morris provides an immersive exploration into the world of dance, blending theory and practical application. Students...
County College of Morris — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Technology at County College of Morris is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of the...
The University of Olivet — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at The University of Olivet provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate both the artistic and technical skills necessary for...
Grays Harbor College — The Music Diploma program at Grays Harbor College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in music theory, performance, and composition. The curriculum is desig...
Grays Harbor College — The Diploma in Speech and Theatre Arts at Grays Harbor College offers an immersive exploration into the world of performing arts, focusing on both theoretical knowledge a...
Passaic County Community College — The Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts with a Musical Studies Option at Passaic County Community College offers a comprehensive exploration of music within the broader con...
Crowder College — The Theatre degree at Crowder College offers an immersive experience into the world of performing arts, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. Student...
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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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