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Dance Schools in Illinois

37 students earned Dance degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Dance is the 220th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dance Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Dance Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 4,290 people employed in jobs related to a dance degree, compared to 109,120 nationwide.

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Wages for Dance Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a dance grad in the state is $35,490, compared to a typical salary of $53,560 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer dance degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,096 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $23,279. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $67,867 a year.

Dance Careers in IL

Some of the careers dance majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Fine & Studio Arts 1,584
Music 1,129
Design & Applied Arts 979
Drama & Theater Arts 855
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 535
Arts & Media Management 252
Other Visual Art 67
General Visual & Performing Arts 62

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