Dance Undergraduate Certificates
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Dance. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 39.1% of Dance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Dance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,274 people 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 (this page) | 64 |
| Associate’s Degree | 181 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,685 |
| Master’s Degree | 326 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Dance Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Dance majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Dance. About 92.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 59 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 21.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 14.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 25 | 39.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 39.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Dance Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 364 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Dance. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dance students seeking a undergraduate certificate is New York University. This school awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their undergraduate certificate in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates 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.
Oklahoma City University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 44 undergraduate certificates 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.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 43 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their undergraduate certificate in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Ailey School is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 42 undergraduate certificates in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 41 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Dance. This school awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their undergraduate certificate in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Dance. This school awarded 39 undergraduate certificates 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.
Fordham University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their undergraduate certificate in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 35 undergraduate certificates in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 34 undergraduate certificates in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Dance here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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