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There are 40 Master's Music & Performing Arts programs in the United States, spread across 23 universities, typically lasting 1–2 years. Courses from California University of Pennsylvania, Kent State University and Kent State University at Kent come first, because those universities rank highest.
Pratt Institute — The Master’s Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute-Main provides an interdisciplinary approach to the field of therapy through dance and creative movement....
Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute offers a unique approach to healing and personal growth through the expressive mediums of dance and movem...
Pratt Institute — The Master's Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute offers a comprehensive exploration into the therapeutic use of movement and dance to promote emotional, c...
California University of Pennsylvania
Kent State University — The Master of Fine Arts in Acting at Kent State University provides a comprehensive and immersive experience into the world of performance. This program is designed to re...
Kent State University at Kent — The Master's Degree in Acting at Kent State University provides a comprehensive and immersive experience in the art of performance. This program is designed to enhance yo...
Ohio University — The Master's Degree in Acting at Ohio University-Main Campus offers an immersive experience for aspiring actors aiming to refine their craft and explore their creative po...
Ohio University — The Master's Degree in Acting at Ohio University is designed for individuals passionate about the performing arts, offering a comprehensive curriculum that combines theor...
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...
Texas Christian University — The Master's Degree in Collaborative Piano at Texas Christian University is designed for musicians who aspire to excel in the art of collaboration with other instrumental...
Texas Christian University — The Master's program in Conducting at Texas Christian University is designed for those looking to refine their skills in orchestral, choral, or wind conducting. The curri...
Park University
Chapman University
Claremont Graduate University — The Master of Arts in Music at Claremont Graduate University focuses on the multifaceted nature of music as both an artistic and academic discipline. Students engage deep...
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga — The Master's Degree in Music at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is designed for passionate musicians who wish to deepen their understanding of music theory, histo...
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville — The Master's Degree in Music at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers an in-depth exploration of the various facets of music, including performance, compositio...
Oklahoma City University — The Master of Music in Performance at Oklahoma City University is designed to nurture and develop the artistry of musicians through rigorous training and performance oppo...
Norfolk State University
Eastern Illinois University
West Texas A&M University — The Master of Music program at West Texas A & M University is designed for students seeking to advance their musical proficiency, theoretical understanding, and pedagogic...
West Texas A&M University — The Master of Music program at West Texas A&M University offers an enriching and comprehensive education for students who are passionate about advancing their knowledge a...
University of Houston-Downtown — The Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition at the University of Houston-Downtown equips students with advanced skills in writing, analysis, and rhetoric across divers...
University of Arkansas - Monticello — The Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of Arkansas - Monticello is an advanced program designed to refine your musical talents while deepening your underst...
Northwestern State University — The Master of Music at Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers a comprehensive program designed for aspiring musicians to develop their craft and expand their p...
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The rest are ordered by research impact. California University of Pennsylvania has the largest research record in this group, with 4,194,650 citations and an h-index of 685. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
The usual length is 1–2 years. 95% are full-time and 2 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). California Institute of the Arts offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.
California University of Pennsylvania (#220 in United States), Kent State University (#256 in United States) and Kent State University at Kent (#257 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Most listed courses run 1–2 years.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
2 of these courses are listed as online.
California Institute of the Arts, with 11, ahead of Pratt Institute (3).
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