Bachelor’s Degrees in Dance
Education Levels of Dance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,650 people earned their bachelor's degree in dance. This makes it the 115th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in dance is $21,879. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $19,131 to a high of $25,604.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in dance is $76,973. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $88,455 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $61,448.
The median monthly payment of a dance graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $915.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dance. About 90.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 260 |
| Women | 2,390 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 284 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
| White | 1,599 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 242 |
Most Popular Dance Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 269 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dance students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of the Arts. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from UArts. About 88% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UArts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,879.
Point Park University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from Point Park. Of these students, 92% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Point Park University dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
Marymount Manhattan College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from MMC. About 95% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Marymount Manhattan College dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
University of California - Irvine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from UC Irvine. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. University of California - Irvine dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
Texas State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from Texas State. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Texas State University dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
University of Utah is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from U of U. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. University of Utah dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
The 7th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from CSULB. Of these students, 81% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Long Beach dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
The University of Alabama is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from UA. About 100% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Alabama dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
The 9th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from University of Arizona. Of these students, 82% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Arizona dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
Muhlenberg College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,505 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from Muhlenberg. Of these students, 100% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Muhlenberg College dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dance. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from OCU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dance at Oklahoma City University make a median salary of 21,879.
University of Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dance. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from UF. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,879.
Dean College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from Dean College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dance at Dean College make a median salary of 21,879.
Berklee College of Music is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from Berklee College of Music. About 78% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Berklee College of Music graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,879.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from Pace University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Pace University - New York dance graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,879.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from SRU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that SRU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,879.
The 17th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from UCLA. About 88% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,879.
The 17th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from Fordham U. About 90% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dance at Fordham University make a median salary of 21,879.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dance. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from BYU. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dance at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 21,879.
The 20th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in dance from UNCSA. About 79% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in dance at University of North Carolina School of the Arts make a median salary of 21,879.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dance that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23,952 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,777 |
| Music | 15,299 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12,664 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12,468 |
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
- Image Credit: By Jazzart Dance Theatre under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.