PhD in Performing Arts in the United States
6 phd programmes in performing arts at 6 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,820 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 25,196 USD and 31,623 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Performing Arts programmes
6 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies (THPF) | University of Maryland, College Park | PhD | 36,100 USD |
| PhD in Theatre & Drama | Indiana University Bloomington | PhD | 30,748 USD |
| PhD in Theatre, PHD | University of Georgia, Athens | PhD | 24,630 USD |
| PhD in Theatre | University of Missouri, Columbia | PhD | 23,140 USD |
| PhD in Dance | Temple University | PhD | 31,914 USD |
| PhD in Performance | West Virginia University | PhD | 26,892 USD |
Specialisations within performing arts
Theatre 4 Dance 1 Performing Arts 1
Universities for performing arts in the United States
PhD in Performing Arts in the United States: common questions
- How many performing arts programmes are there in the United States?
- 6 performing arts phd programmes at 6 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a performing arts degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in performing arts in the United States is 28,820 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,196 USD and 31,623 USD per year.
- Can I study performing arts in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the performing arts programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (6 of 6).
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