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Dance in California

Dance Schools in California

494 students earned Dance degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

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 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 32.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,721. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% 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 $12,426. 80% of students get financical aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,757.

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Mills College

Oakland
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
961 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $14,306. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $51,386. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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Dance Careers in CA

Some of the careers dance majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
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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View Nationwide Dance Report

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