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Dance Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 59 students earned their Dance degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Dance is the 156th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dance Majors in California

Dance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a dance major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dance majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 30.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 15.3%
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Jobs for Dance Grads in California

10,850 people in the state and 109,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dance.

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Wages for Dance Jobs in California

In this state, dance grads earn an average of $70,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,560.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer dance degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. This public school has an average net price of $12,209. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,232. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

#4

Mills College

Oakland
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,240 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. An average student at Mills will pay a net price of $24,949.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,427 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $11,822.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Graduates earn an average $32,758 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

Dance Careers in CA

Some of the careers dance majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Dancers 13% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dance.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 773
Music 629
Fine & Studio Arts 386
Drama & Theater Arts 351
Design & Applied Arts 194
Arts & Media Management 73
General Visual & Performing Arts 61
Other Visual Art 22

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