Master’s Degrees in Dance Therapy
Education Levels of Dance Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34 people earned their master's degree in dance therapy. This earns it the #666 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 therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 34 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Dance Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dance therapy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dance therapy. About 94.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Dance Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dance therapy. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dance therapy students seekinga master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in dance therapy from Pratt Institute. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Drexel University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dance therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in dance therapy from Drexel. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dance therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sarah Lawrence College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in dance therapy from Sarah Lawrence. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dance therapy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 6,059 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 676 |
| Art Therapy | 464 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 250 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 193 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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