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802 Bachelor's Music & Performing Arts courses are taught at 369 universities in the United States; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Cornell University, University of Chicago and Duke University come first, because those universities rank highest.
Illinois Benedictine College — The Bachelor's Degree in Church Music Ministries at Illinois Benedictine College is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to serve in various...
Illinois Benedictine College — The Bachelor's Degree in Church Pianist at Illinois Benedictine College prepares students for a meaningful career in music ministry, specifically focusing on piano perfor...
Simmons College of Kentucky — The Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance at Simmons College of Kentucky offers an immersive experience in musical artistry, performance techniques, and theoretical stud...
Rowan College of South Jersey
Rowan College of South Jersey
Rowan College of South Jersey
Illinois Benedictine College — The Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral and Church Music at Illinois Benedictine College prepares students for meaningful careers in religious and community settings. This prog...
Cornell University
University of Chicago — The Bachelor’s Degree in Theater and Performance Studies at the University of Chicago equips students with in-depth knowledge of the history, theory, and practice of thea...
Duke University
Duke University
Duke University
University of California, Los Angeles — The Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) provides a comprehensive education for aspiring musicians and industry professionals. T...
University of California, Los Angeles — The Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) provides a comprehensive education in the various aspects of performance, production, a...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — The Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides a comprehensive education in the art and practice of dance. The program explores a v...
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — The Theatre Studies course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers an in-depth exploration of theatrical arts, combining practical and theoretical approache...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Bassoon Performance at Rice University is designed for students who seek to master the bassoon through focused training and practical experience....
Rice University — The Cello Performance Bachelor's Degree at Rice University offers an immersive education in music, specifically focusing on the art of cello playing. This program is desi...
Rice University — The Clarinet Performance Bachelor’s Degree program at Rice University is designed to develop highly skilled musicians prepared for successful careers in performance and e...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Composition at Rice University provides students with a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills...
Rice University — The Double Bass Performance Bachelor's Degree at Rice University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for aspiring musicians to develop their skills in double bass...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Flute Performance at Rice University offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for aspiring flutists. The curriculum is designed to develop...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Harp Performance at Rice University offers students the opportunity to explore the intricacies of harp playing through a comprehensive curriculum...
Rice University — The Bachelor's Degree in Horn Performance at Rice University is a comprehensive program tailored for those passionate about mastering the French horn. This course provide...
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27 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #548 (Lehigh University); 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. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Music & Performing Arts (748), Music (25), Theatre & Drama (11) and Dance (8). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 11 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Berklee College of Music offers the widest choice, with 33 of these courses.
Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Duke University (QS World #26) 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.
11 of these courses are listed as online.
Berklee College of Music, with 33, ahead of Rice University (20).
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