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Dance Schools in Florida

127 Dance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Dance is the 152nd most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dance Majors in Florida

Dance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 101
Master’s Degree 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a dance major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dance majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.3%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Dance Grads in Florida

4,000 people in the state and 109,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to dance.

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Wages for Dance Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a dance grad in the state is $48,150, compared to a typical salary of $53,560 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Florida that offer dance degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,324 a year. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 91% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,367.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,307 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Florida Southern.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,704 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,275 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $32,440. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

Dance Careers in FL

Some of the careers dance majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $63,850

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dance.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Fine & Studio Arts 1,339
Music 1,223
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 1,217
Design & Applied Arts 1,128
General Visual & Performing Arts 945
Drama & Theater Arts 656
Arts & Media Management 647
Other Visual Art 19

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