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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.
Wright State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at Wright State University provides a comprehensive education in the art of performance and the technicalities of theatre. The program cov...
Wright State University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at Wright State University offers a comprehensive education in the art of performance, covering various acting techniques, voice, move...
Wright State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Wright State University-Main Campus provides students with a comprehensive education in the art of dance, blending theoretical knowledge...
Wright State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Wright State University offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends rigorous training in performance, choreography, and theory. This p...
University of South Alabama — Course OverviewThe Bachelor of Music (BM) with a concentration in Vocal Music Education at the University of South Alabama is designed to prepare students for a fulfillin...
University of Texas at El Paso — The Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Music at the University of Texas at El Paso merges creativity with industry knowledge, providing students with a comprehensive curricu...
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso — The Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) provides a comprehensive exploration of dance as both an art form and a mode of expression. Thi...
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso — The Bachelor’s degree in Music at the University of Texas at El Paso offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with a profound understanding of music t...
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at the University of Texas at El Paso offers an in-depth exploration of both the practical and theoretical aspects of theatre. Studen...
University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Howard University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Howard University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for students passionate about music performance, history, and education. St...
Howard University — The Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts at Howard University offers a comprehensive exploration of performance, production, and the theoretical aspects of theatre. The prog...
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American University
Clark University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Clark University offers a comprehensive exploration of both the theoretical and practical aspects of music. Students delve into music hi...
Clark University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts at Clark University offers an immersive exploration into the world of drama, performance, and theatrical production. This program is...
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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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