Master’s Degrees in Dance
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Education Levels of Dance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 233 people earned their master's degree in dance. This earns it the #196 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Dance Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in dance is $33,301. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,570 to a high of $35,031.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in dance is $74,187. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $90,781 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $57,594.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dance. About 76.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 177 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 113 |
| International Students | 30 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Dance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in dance from NYU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hollins University. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,423 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in dance from Hollins. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Texas Woman's University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in dance from TWU. About 90% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of the Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in dance from UArts. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from UC Irvine. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's College of California. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,335 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from SMC. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jacksonville University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,293 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from JU. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in dance from UWM. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dance from Florida State. About 70% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dance from Iowa. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dance from Duke. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from UCLA.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of the Arts. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from CalArts. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from Ohio State. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from Temple. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from U of U.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in dance from CU - Boulder.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 232 | |
| 1 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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