Master’s Degrees in Dance
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Education Levels of Dance Majors
In 2020-2021, 245 master's degrees were awarded to dance majors. 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 | 245 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
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 data on debt ranges for dance majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dance. About 79.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 194 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 96 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their master's degree in dance from NYU. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% 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 $39,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,269 per year. The dance program at Hollins University awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at CSULB. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at TWU. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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 $48,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at UArts. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jacksonville University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,889 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from JU. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% 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 $51,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,357 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from SMC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at UC Irvine. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 9th 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 $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at UWM. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at Iowa. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mills College. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,833 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in dance from Mills. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The dance program at Florida State University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at Duke. About 100% of this group were women, and 86% 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. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The dance program at Temple University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $52,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at Ohio State. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to dance majors at U of U. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The dance program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The dance program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dance that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 5,778 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,984 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,931 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,611 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,610 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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