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Study music and performing arts in the United States

Institutions in the United States where you can study music and performing arts, what it costs, and what the government register says about each one.

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Taken from official records of what each institution teaches.

Studying in the United States at a glance

Tuition a year
USD 20,000 to USD 45,000
Living costs a month
USD 1,100 to USD 3,200
First year, all in, from
EUR 29,400
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for music and performing arts can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study music and performing arts in the United States?

Tuition for international students runs from USD 20,000 to USD 45,000 a year, and living costs from USD 1,100 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 29,400. Fees for music and performing arts can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in the United States?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in the United States after I graduate?

Yes: Optional Practical Training (OPT) gives you 1 year.

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No institution in the United States is recorded as teaching this at master's level in the data we hold, so every level is shown.

7 institutions recorded as teaching this in the United States.

Institutions

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