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:  $106.5K/YrLiving$15.3K/YrAdmission Ph.D Performance- VoiceIELTS6.5$106.5K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
9.7/10(17 Users)
#2Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.3K/YrLiving$14.7K/YrAdmission B.A Music - Performance (Voice)GMAT21TOEFL79$41.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.3/10(6 Users)
#3University of Arizona logo

University of Arizona, Tucson

Arizona, Usa57.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41K/YrLiving$19.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Performance: Voice Empha...Duolingo100TOEFL70PTE53$41K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
6.0/10(15 Users)
#4University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Kansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.3K/YrLiving$10.3K/YrAdmission B.F.A Theatre and VoiceTOEFL80PTE60$28.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(3 Users)
#5Colorado State University logo

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.8K/YrLiving$12K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Performance - Vo...Duolingo110TOEFL72$34.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.5/10(4 Users)
#6Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

Virginia, Usa93%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.9K/YrLiving$11.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Concentration in...Duolingo105IELTS6PTE53$39.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)
#7Auburn University logo

Auburn University, Auburn

Alabama, Usa44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $52.4K/YrLiving$12.5K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Performance - VoiceSAT1370IELTS6.5$52.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(2 Users)
#8Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Texas, Usa70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.5K/YrLiving$9.2K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Performance (Voi...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE60$24.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.0/10(3 Users)
#9Portland State University logo

Portland State University, Portland

Oregon, Usa91%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $33K/YrLiving$12.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Performance with an Emph...Duolingo110TOEFL80PTE60$33K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.2/10(4 Users)
#10University of Missouri-Kansas City logo

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City

Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.8K/YrLiving$11K/YrAdmission M.A Music Performance: VoiceDuolingo105TOEFL79$38.6K/Yr
Course duration: 2 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:  $30.1K/YrLiving$16.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Voice Performanc...Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE48$30.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
8.0/10(12 Users)
#12West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University, Morgantown

West Virginia, Usa82%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.4K/YrLiving$10.6K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music Performance: VoiceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$27.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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7.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#13Boise State University logo

Boise State University, Boise

Idaho, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.1K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Performance (with an Opt...Duolingo100IELTS6.5PTE50$27.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 1354 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 569 by FORBES in 2019
#14Ball State University logo

Ball State University, Muncie

Indiana, Usa69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $53.4K/YrLiving$10K/YrAdmission B.A Music Performance (Guitar, O...Duolingo110IELTS6.5PTE53$53.4K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 1533 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 487 by FORBES in 2019
#15Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University, Montclair

New Jersey, Usa87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.9K/YrLiving$14.5K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Performance Conc...Duolingo95TOEFL83PTE53$25.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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5.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1578 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 422 by FORBES in 2019
#16DePaul University logo

DePaul University, Chicago

Illinois, Usa69.8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $46.6K/YrLiving$19.1K/YrAdmission B.Mus Music Performance - VoiceDuolingo115IELTS6.5PTE53$46.6K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 1727 by CWUR in 2025Ranked 244 by FORBES in 2019
#17University of North Florida logo

University of North Florida, Jacksonville

Florida, Usa61.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.5K/YrLiving$9.8K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music in Performance: Vo...IELTS6.5$13.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 425 by FORBES in 2019
#18Oklahoma City University logo

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.1K/YrLiving$8.6K/YrAdmission M.Mus Performance - VoiceGRE293TOEFL79PTE53$28.1K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#19Rider University logo

Rider University, Lawrenceville

New Jersey, Usa79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $39.7K/YrLiving$14.9K/YrAdmission B.F.A Musical Theatre (voice pri...Duolingo95IELTS6.0PTE50$39.7K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 478 by FORBES in 2019
#20Middle Tennessee State University logo

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

Tennessee, Usa68.6%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.9K/YrLiving$8.4K/YrAdmission B.A/B.S Music - Voice Performanc...Duolingo85IELTS5.5PTE54$29.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 631 by FORBES in 2019