Dance Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Dance. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of Dance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Dance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,274 people earned theirDance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 64 |
| Associate’s Degree | 181 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,685 |
| Master’s Degree | 326 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Dance Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Dance of $30,807 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,231 |
| 4 years | $30,807 |
| 5 years | $34,462 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Dance majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Dance. About 91.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 235 |
| Women | 2,450 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,577 | 58.7% |
| Asian | 89 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 410 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 296 | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 191 | 7.1% |
| Race Unknown | 47 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 68 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dance Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 364 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Dance. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dance students seeking a bachelor's degree is New York University. This school awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Ailey School is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dance Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dance, General | 3,076 |
| Dance, Other | 153 |
| Ballet | 45 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Dance that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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