Doctor’s Degrees in Dance
Education Levels of Dance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9 people earned their doctor's degree in dance. This makes it the 229th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dance majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in dance. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Dance Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in dance. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
University of California - Riverside tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in dance from UCR. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in dance from Ohio State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dance. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in dance from Temple.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in dance. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in dance from TWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dance that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,357 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 188 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
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
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