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Dance in Pennsylvania

Dance Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 275 students earned their Dance degrees in PA.

In this state, Dance is the 108th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dance Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 244
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Dance Grads in Pennsylvania

5,340 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a dance grad in the state is $37,560, compared to a typical salary of $53,560 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer dance degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,530 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

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Point Park University

Pittsburgh
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,653. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Muhlenberg College

Allentown
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,067 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,729. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,718. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,742. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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DeSales University

Center Valley
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,928. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,790 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,666.

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Seton Hill University

Greensburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,713 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#10

Dickinson College

Carlisle
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,932 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,345.

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Ursinus College

Collegeville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. An average student at Ursinus will pay a net price of $31,493.

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Dance Careers in PA

Some of the careers dance majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Choreographers 0% $33,210
Dancers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Design & Applied Arts 1,238
Fine & Studio Arts 1,161
Music 960
Drama & Theater Arts 754
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 577
Arts & Media Management 263
General Visual & Performing Arts 204
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 16

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