Dance Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Dance is offered at 310 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Dance. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.5% of Dance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Dance Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,274 students 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 | 2,685 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 326 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Dance Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Dance of $30,807 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Dance. About 75.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 160 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 18 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 14.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 39 | 18.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Dance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 364 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Dance. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dance students seeking a master's degree is New York University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master'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.
Marymount Manhattan College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 43 master'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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Ailey School comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 42 master'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.
Montclair State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 41 master'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.
Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master'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.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master'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 University of Alabama is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master'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.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 36 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master'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.
Sam Houston State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master'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 master’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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