Masters (MS) in Performing Arts in North America
61 masters programmes in performing arts at 34 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,856 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 27,788 USD and 36,100 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Performing Arts programmes
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Specialisations within performing arts
Theatre 29 Performing Arts 17 Dance 15
Universities for performing arts in North America
- University of Houston (7)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (5)
- Illinois State University (4)
- California Institute of the Arts (4)
- University of Maryland, College Park (4)
- University of Idaho (3)
- Tulane University (2)
- The University of Memphis (2)
- Fort Hays State University (2)
- Temple University (2)
Masters (MS) in Performing Arts in North America: common questions
- How many performing arts programmes are there in North America?
- 61 performing arts masters programmes at 34 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a performing arts degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in performing arts in North America is 31,856 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 27,788 USD and 36,100 USD per year.
- Can I study performing arts in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the performing arts programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (61 of 61).
- Are any of these performing arts programmes available online?
- 1 of the 61 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study performing arts in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist performing arts programmes for your budget and profile.