Dance at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Dance, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 dance graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Dance Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Dance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #66 of 97 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Dance graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Dance graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).
Dance Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 13 bachelor’s dance degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Dance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Dance Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Dance program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Dance | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Dance Graduates
Graduates of the Dance program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Dance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.