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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.
Hofstra University — The BA in Drama at Hofstra University offers a comprehensive exploration of the theatrical arts, combining both practical performance skills and theoretical understanding...
Villanova University — The Master's Degree in Theatre at Villanova University is designed for those who are passionate about exploring the multifaceted world of performance arts. This comprehen...
Heidelberg College
Heidelberg College
Humboldt State University — Overview of the Dance Bachelor's DegreeThe Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Humboldt State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of dance as an art...
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Dance at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers students a comprehensive exploration of various dance forms, techniques, and theori...
Humboldt State University — The Bachelor of Music at Humboldt State University provides students with a robust foundation in music theory, performance, and history. The curriculum is designed to nur...
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Music at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, history, and practice. Designed for st...
Humboldt State University — Theatre Arts at Humboldt State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the performing arts. The program encompasses various aspects of theatre...
Humboldt State University — The Theatre Arts Bachelor's degree at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona offers an immersive and comprehensive education in the performing arts. The program c...
University of South Dakota — The Bachelor's Degree in Acting at the University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive exploration of theatrical performance, emphasizing both the practical and theoret...
Illinois State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Dance at Illinois State University provides a comprehensive education in various forms of dance, blending theory, performance, and choreography....
Illinois State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at Illinois State University offers a comprehensive exploration of music theory, history, and performance. Students will engage in diverse...
Illinois State University — The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre program at Illinois State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of theatrical performance and production. T...
San Jose State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at San Jose State University provides a comprehensive education in the theatrical arts, merging theoretical knowledge with practical...
University of Nebraska, Omaha — The Bachelor of Arts in Music at the University of Nebraska, Omaha provides a comprehensive understanding of music theory, history, and performance. This program is desig...
East Tennessee State University — The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a General Theatre Concentration at East Tennessee State University offers a comprehensive exploration of the performing arts, exposin...
California State University, Long Beach
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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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