Associate Degrees in Dance
Education Levels of Dance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 166 people earned their associate degree in dance. This earns it the #152 spot on the list of the most popular associate 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,650 |
| Master’s Degree | 244 |
| Associate Degree | 166 |
| Basic Certificate | 99 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Dance Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dance majors with their associate 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 associate degree in dance. About 91.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 152 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Dance Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 81 colleges that offer an associate degree in dance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dance students seekingan associate degree is Utah Valley University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in dance from UVU. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in dance from QCC. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Monica College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in dance from SMC.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Scottsdale Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in dance from Scottsdale Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tyler Junior College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in dance from Tyler Junior College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange Coast College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in dance from Orange Coast College.
Dean College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in dance from Dean College. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in dance from Austin Community College District. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Modesto Junior College. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in dance from MJC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in dance from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in dance from American River. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in dance from Folsom Lake. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in dance from Allan Hancock College.
Long Beach City College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in dance from Long Beach City College. About 71% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grossmont College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in dance from Grossmont College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is City College of San Francisco. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in dance from City College of San Francisco.
Casper College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in dance from Casper College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dance that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 7,578 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,447 |
| Music | 1,952 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,740 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,531 |
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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