Master’s Degrees in Dance
Education Levels of Dance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 244 people earned their master's degree in dance. This earns it the #196 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in dance is $46,274. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,415 and the high is $58,540.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dance majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dance. About 77.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 188 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dance master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Dance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 55 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in dance from NYU. Of these students, 96% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hollins University. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,595 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in dance from Hollins. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Hollins graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,274.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master'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, 16 people received their master's degree in dance from CSULB. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Long Beach dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
Texas Woman's University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 15 people received their master's degree in dance from TWU. About 82% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Woman's University dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
The University of the Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in dance from UArts. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of the Arts dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
Jacksonville University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,577 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from JU. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that JU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,274.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's College of California. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,634 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from SMC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in dance at Saint Mary's College of California make a median salary of 46,274.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in dance from UC Irvine. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,274.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in dance from UWM. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dance at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee make a median salary of 46,274.
University of Iowa comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dance from Iowa. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in dance at University of Iowa make a median salary of 46,274.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dance from Florida State. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $46,274.
Duke University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in dance from Duke. Those who complete their master's degree in dance at Duke University make a median salary of 46,274.
Temple University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from Temple. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Temple University dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dance majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of the Arts. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from CalArts. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. California Institute of the Arts dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dance. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from Ohio State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Ohio State University - Main Campus dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from U of U. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Utah dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from UCLA. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in dance from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe dance graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $46,274.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in dance from CU - Boulder. Those who complete their master's degree in dance at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 46,274.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dance that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 6,247 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,058 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,871 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,688 |
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.
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