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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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Cayuga County Community College
Cayuga County Community College
Central Wyoming College — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at Central Wyoming College offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects...
Los Medanos College — The Drama degree at Los Medanos College offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, emphasizing both performance and production. Students will engage in a...
Los Medanos College — The Music degree program at Los Medanos College offers an in-depth exploration of musical theory, performance, and history, providing students with a comprehensive founda...
Talladega College — The Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance at Talladega College offers students an immersive experience in the world of music creation and performance. This program is des...
Pensacola Christian College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Pensacola Christian College offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, history, and performance. This course is designed for st...
Pensacola Christian College — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Ministries at Pensacola Christian College is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in both music and ministry. The program cov...
Pensacola Christian College — The Bachelor's Degree in Performance Studies at Pensacola Christian College offers an enriching exploration of the various facets of performance arts. This dynamic progra...
Luzerne County Community College
American Baptist College — The Associate of Arts in Music and Arts at American Baptist College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in both music and arts education. This...
Dakota Wesleyan University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Dakota Wesleyan University offers students a comprehensive exploration into the world of music, spanning various genres and cultures. Th...
Dakota Wesleyan University — The Bachelor of Music Ministry program at Dakota Wesleyan University offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between music and faith. This course is design...
Dakota Wesleyan University — Course OverviewThe Theatre degree at Dakota Wesleyan University provides an immersive exploration of the performing arts, integrating both theoretical and practical appro...
Cape Cod Community College — The Performing Arts degree at Cape Cod Community College is designed for students who wish to develop their talents in music, dance, and theatre while gaining a solid fou...
Umpqua Community College — Explore the World of Theatre ArtsThe Theatre Arts Flightpath at Umpqua Community College offers students a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic world of theatre. This...
Iowa Lakes Community College
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Clinton College
Lake Region State College
Crafton Hills College
Crafton Hills College
Academy of Art University — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at the Academy of Art University offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, developing students' abilities in performance,...
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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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