* One of the top music conservatories in the U.S.
* Offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre degree
* Strong focus on performance and the performing arts
* Notable alumni include Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Earl Jones, and Alec Baldwin
The Juilliard School
* One of the world's leading performing arts schools
* Offers a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre degree
* Rigorous training in music, drama, and dance
* Notable alumni include Renée Fleming, Jessica Lange, and Anthony Mackie
Manhattan School of Music
* A leading music school in New York City
* Offers a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre degree
* Strong focus on classical music and musical theatre
* Notable alumni include Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Jason Robert Brown
Pace University - Tisch School of the Arts
* Part of the renowned Tisch School of the Arts at New York University
* Offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre degree
* Diverse student body and faculty
* Notable alumni include Darren Criss, Lea Michele, and Matt Bomer