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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.
Ohio University — The African Culture Through Music and Dance degree program at Ohio University-Main Campus offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich and diverse cultural traditions o...
Ohio University — The African Culture Through Music and Dance degree program at Ohio University provides an in-depth exploration of the diverse cultures of Africa through the lens of music...
Providence College — About the Dance Degree at Providence CollegeThe Dance degree at Providence College offers a comprehensive education in both the practice and theory of dance. Students wil...
University of Toledo — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre at the University of Toledo offers a comprehensive program designed to cultivate creativity, performance skills, and critical analysis in...
New Mexico State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad offers a comprehensive exploration of various dance forms, techniques, and methodologies. This prog...
New Mexico State University — The Bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Dance at New Mexico State University-Main Campus is an immersive program designed for students who wish to pursue a career in variou...
New Mexico State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a solid foundation in...
New Mexico State University — The Theatre Arts Bachelor's Degree at New Mexico State University offers an in-depth exploration of the world of theatre, focusing on performance, production, and theoret...
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers a comprehensive exploration into the world of performance and theatre arts. This pro...
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers a comprehensive exploration of various dance forms, performance, choreography, and th...
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Jazz Studies program at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) offers students a comprehensive immersion into the world of jazz music. This program emphas...
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County provides a comprehensive education for aspiring composers, focusing on both prac...
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is designed for those who aspire to develop their performance skills to a profes...
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between music and technolo...
University of Maryland, Baltimore County — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Studies at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers students an immersive experience in the world of performing arts. This prog...
The Catholic University of America — The Bachelor's degree in Acting for Theatre, Film, and Television at the Catholic University of America is designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of performanc...
University of Memphis — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at the University of Memphis provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the performing arts. This program covers various aspe...
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Florida Atlantic University — The Theatre Bachelor's Degree at Florida Atlantic University offers a comprehensive exploration of various theatrical disciplines, including acting, directing, design, an...
Albany State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts at Albany State University offers a comprehensive exploration of artistic expression across various mediums. This cours...
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California State University, Fullerton — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at California State University-Fullerton offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students who are passionate about dance, performanc...
University of Denver — The Applied Music Bachelor's Degree at the University of Denver is designed for students who are passionate about music performance and wish to refine their musical skill...
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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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