This page ranks Music & Performing Arts bachelor's degrees in the United States for 2026. It is for applicants comparing options before applying from another country.
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
369 universities · ranked best first
how we rankWashington, District of Columbia, United States · Private University
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Public University
Music & Performing Arts at other levels
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include The Catholic University of America, Salem State University, Westfield State University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Music & Performing Arts at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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