Associate Degrees in Dance
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Education Levels of Dance Majors
In 2020-2021, 216 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 | 2,676 |
| Master’s Degree | 245 |
| Associate Degree | 216 |
| Basic Certificate | 90 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 49 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
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 83.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 181 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
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. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. The dance program at Utah Valley University awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
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. The dance program at Queensborough Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Santa Monica College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in dance from SMC. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% 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 Scottsdale Community College. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at Scottsdale Community College. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tyler Junior College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dance. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at 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 Community College of Beaver County. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at CCBC. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange Coast College. The dance program at Orange Coast College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dean College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dance. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at Dean College. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% 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. The dance program at Austin Community College District awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dance. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. The dance program at El Paso Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% 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. The dance program at Modesto Junior College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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 Mt. San Antonio College. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. The dance program at Mt. San Antonio College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in dance from American River. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Folsom Lake College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The dance program at Folsom Lake College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at Cerritos College. About 40% of this group were women, and 80% 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. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at Allan Hancock College. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at Long Beach City College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Grossmont College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in dance. The dance program at Grossmont College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to dance majors at Casper College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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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 | 8,050 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,205 |
| Music | 2,284 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,687 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,636 |
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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