Dance Doctor’s Degrees
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Dance.
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Education Levels of Dance Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,274 students earned theirDance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 64 |
| Associate’s Degree | 181 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,685 |
| Master’s Degree | 326 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 11 |
Earnings of Dance Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Dance of $30,807 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,231 |
| 4 years | $30,807 |
| 5 years | $34,462 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Dance Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 364 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Dance. Learn more about the most popular below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Point Park University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 47 doctor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marymount Manhattan College is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Ailey School comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sam Houston State University is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Dance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Dance majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Dance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dance Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dance, General | 3,076 |
| Dance, Other | 153 |
| Ballet | 45 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Dance that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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