2 Best Music & Performing Arts Universities in Massachusetts

Salem State University tops our list of 2 Music & Performing Arts universities in Massachusetts on research impact (40,781 citations). Next come Westfield State University (#1,133 in United States). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

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how we rank

1Best overall

#1,008 in United States Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Salem State University

Public University · 1 course in Music & Performing Arts

Music and DanceBachelor's Degree

USD 19,531/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

4,291Students

—International

Admissions open

#1,008 in United States · by research impact

40,781 citations · h-index 96

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2Top pick

#1,133 in United States Westfield, Massachusetts, United States

Westfield State University

Public University · 4 courses in Music & Performing Arts

USD 18,259/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

3,615Students

—International

Admissions open

#1,133 in United States · by research impact

25,697 citations · h-index 80

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Salem State University is cited most (40,781 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Massachusetts (2) account for the most of those we can place. Salem State University is the largest, with 4,291 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Westfield State University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Westfield State University is the least expensive at USD 18,259 a year and Salem State University the most at USD 19,531; the middle of the range is about USD 19,531. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Massachusetts for Music & Performing Arts?

Salem State University (#1,008 in United States) and Westfield State University (#1,133 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Music & Performing Arts in Massachusetts?

Of those with published fees, Westfield State University is the least expensive at about USD 18,259 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Music & Performing Arts in Massachusetts?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Music & Performing Arts course take in Massachusetts?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Music & Performing Arts courses start in Massachusetts?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Music & Performing Arts courses in Massachusetts?

Westfield State University, with 4, ahead of Salem State University (1).

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