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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#1Umich-Ann Arbor logo

Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor

Michigan, Usa18%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹93.16L/Yr ($106,550/Yr)Living₹13.4L/Yr ($15,328/Yr)Admission Ph.D Performance- PianoIELTS6.5₹93.16L/Yr
$106,550
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
9.7/10(17 Users)
#2Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹36.1L/Yr ($41,293/Yr)Living₹12.89L/Yr ($14,738/Yr)Admission B.A Music - Performance (Piano)GMAT21TOEFL79₹36.1L/Yr
$41,293
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)
#3University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa57.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.85L/Yr ($41,000/Yr)Living₹16.81L/Yr ($19,230/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Performance: Piano Empha...Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE53₹35.85L/Yr
$41,000
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(15 Users)
#4University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.98L/Yr ($33,150/Yr)Living₹10.89L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission M.Mus Piano Performance and Peda...Duolingo110TOEFL105₹30.77L/Yr
$35,196
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(9 Users)
#5University of Hawaii at Manoa logo

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu

Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹29.15L/Yr ($33,336/Yr)Living₹11.95L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Piano Performanc...Duolingo135IELTS7PTE68₹29.15L/Yr
$33,336
Course duration: 4 years
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#6Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹30.38L/Yr ($34,751/Yr)Living₹10.47L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Performance - Pi...Duolingo110TOEFL72₹30.38L/Yr
$34,751
Course duration: 4 years
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8.5/10(4 Users)
#7Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹34.87L/Yr ($39,884/Yr)Living₹10.06L/Yr ($11,506/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Concentration in...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53₹34.87L/Yr
$39,884
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(2 Users)
#8Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Texas, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹21.38L/Yr ($24,451/Yr)Living₹8L/Yr ($9,153/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Performance (Pia...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60₹21.38L/Yr
$24,451
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(3 Users)
#9Oakland University logo

Oakland University, Rochester

Michigan, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹16.16L/Yr ($18,480/Yr)Living₹3.66L/Yr ($4,189/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music Education and Perf...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53₹16.16L/Yr
$18,480
Course duration: 4 years
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8.0/10(2 Users)
#10University of Missouri-Kansas City logo

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹28.92L/Yr ($33,075/Yr)Living₹9.64L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission B.A Performance: PianoDuolingo100TOEFL70PTE48₹28.92L/Yr
$33,075
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 801 by ARWU in 2022
#11Kent State University logo

Kent State University, Kent

Ohio, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹26.32L/Yr ($30,107/Yr)Living₹14.54L/Yr ($16,630/Yr)Admission B.A Music - Piano PerformanceDuolingo100TOEFL71PTE48₹26.32L/Yr
$30,107
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(12 Users)
#12West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,360/Yr)Living₹9.25L/Yr ($10,576/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music Performance: PianoDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹23.92L/Yr
$27,360
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#13University of Montana logo

University of Montana, Missoula

Montana, Usa95%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹27.65L/Yr ($31,622/Yr)Living₹8.02L/Yr ($9,178/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Specialization i...Duolingo105IELTS6.0PTE41₹27.65L/Yr
$31,622
Course duration: 4 years
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#14Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹23.67L/Yr ($27,076/Yr)Living₹8.78L/Yr ($10,042/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Performance (with an Opt...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE50₹23.67L/Yr
$27,076
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1354 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 569 by FORBES in 2019
#15Ball State University logo

Ball State University, Muncie

Indiana, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.68L/Yr ($53,392/Yr)Living₹8.77L/Yr ($10,034/Yr)Admission B.A Music Performance (Guitar, O...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53₹46.68L/Yr
$53,392
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1533 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 487 by FORBES in 2019
#16Furman University logo

Furman University, Greenville

South Carolina, Usa56%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹51.9L/Yr ($59,360/Yr)Living₹10.63L/Yr ($12,158/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music - Piano Performanc...Duolingo120TOEFL100₹51.9L/Yr
$59,360
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 127 by FORBES in 2019
#17Samford University logo

Samford University, Birmingham

Alabama, Usa83%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹35.1L/Yr ($40,150/Yr)Living₹8.99L/Yr ($10,280/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Performance - PianoDuolingo120IELTS6.5₹35.1L/Yr
$40,150
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#18Butler University logo

Butler University, Indianapolis

Indiana, Usa86%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹40.72L/Yr ($46,570/Yr)Living₹11.39L/Yr ($13,030/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Instrumental Performance...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53₹40.72L/Yr
$46,570
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 216 by FORBES in 2019
#19Ithaca College logo

Ithaca College, Ithaca

New York, Usa30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹46.81L/Yr ($53,540/Yr)Living₹13.35L/Yr ($15,274/Yr)Admission B.Mus Performance and Music Educ...Duolingo115IELTS6.0PTE54₹46.81L/Yr
$53,540
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 243 by FORBES in 2019
#20Pacific Lutheran University logo

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma

Washington, Usa81%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  ₹44.34L/Yr ($50,720/Yr)Living₹9.2L/Yr ($10,520/Yr)Admission B.A/B.S Music Performance - Pian...Duolingo115IELTS6.5PTE56₹44.34L/Yr
$50,720
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
Ranked 327 by FORBES in 2019