From a PhD course in theatre and performance studies to a master’s degree in string performance international students are presented with an array of courses in the field of music to choose from.

Aspirants can opt for any one of the best performing arts universities in USA based on the curriculum, concepts covered, the expertise of the faculty and opportunities available along with important factors like the tuition fees and cost of living.

The University of Southern California is known for its unique courses offered such as theatre, stage management emphasis, acting emphasis, design emphasis, sound design emphasis, technical direction emphasis and more.

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#1Temple University logo

Temple University, Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.9K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission M.F.A Theater/DirectingDuolingo110TOEFL79PTE53$46.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(14 Users)
#2University of Nebraska logo

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Nebraska, Usa77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.6K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre-Directing & Manageme...Duolingo100IELTS6$28.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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4.7/10(1 User)
#3UNC-Charlotte logo

UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte

North Carolina, Usa20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.9K/YrLiving$12.9K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre - Directing, Dramatu...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE48$17.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.0/10(12 Users)
#4DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.6K/YrLiving$19.1K/YrAdmission M.A Film and Television Directin...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$28.6K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#5Muhlenberg College logo

Muhlenberg College, Allentown

Pennsylvania, Usa64%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $62K/YrLiving$11.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Theatre and Directing - ...Duolingo115IELTS6.5$62K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 179 by FORBES in 2019
#6Christopher Newport University logo

Christopher Newport University, Newport News

Virginia, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.6K/YrLiving$11.2K/YrAdmission B.A Theater - Directing and Dram...Duolingo100IELTS6.0PTE50$15.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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8.5/10(1 User)Ranked 267 by FORBES in 2019
#7Belmont University logo

Belmont University, Nashville

Tennessee, Usa96%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.5K/YrLiving$11.7K/YrAdmission B.F.A Theatre DirectingDuolingo115TOEFL80$42.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#8California Institute of the Arts logo

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia

California, Usa25%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.4K/YrLiving$11.8K/YrAdmission M.F.A Film DirectingDuolingo120IELTS7PTE63$54.4K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#9California State University - East Bay logo

California State University - East Bay, Hayward

California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.6K/YrLiving$14.2K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre Arts - Directing and...TOEFL61PTE46$17.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#10Anderson University - South Carolina logo

Anderson University - South Carolina, Anderson

South Carolina, Usa54.9%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/YrLiving$9.7K/YrAdmission B.A Theatre - DirectingIELTS6$34.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#11Fairleigh Dickinson University logo

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison

New Jersey, Usa95%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.5K/YrLiving$13.1K/YrAdmission B.A Film and Animation - Film Di...Duolingo100IELTS6PTE53$38.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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3.8/10(1 User)
#12ArtCenter College of Design logo

ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena

California, Usa75%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.1K/YrLiving$13.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Film - DirectingIELTS6.5$53.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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#13Academy of Art University logo

Academy of Art University, San Francisco

California, Usa100%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $42.1K/YrLiving$15.8K/YrAdmission M.A Writing and Directing for Fi...IELTS6.5$42.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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