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Dance Schools in New York

372 students earned Dance degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A Dance major is the 133rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dance Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 299
Master’s Degree 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Associate Degree 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dance majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Dance Grads in New York

There are 13,390 people in the state and 109,120 people in the nation working in dance jobs.

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Wages for Dance Jobs in New York

In this state, dance grads earn an average of $85,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $53,560.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer dance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,722 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. An average student at MMC will pay a net price of $38,757. In their early career, MMC grads earn an average salary of $37,945.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,268. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $38,147. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,172 a year. A typical student attending SUNY Brockport will pay a net price of $16,532.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Purchase College

Purchase
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

#8

Hunter College

New York
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Hofstra University

Hempstead
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,115 after earning their degree at this institution.

Dance Careers in NY

Some of the careers dance majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Dancers 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Design & Applied Arts 4,391
Fine & Studio Arts 3,302
Drama & Theater Arts 2,542
Music 2,324
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 2,001
Arts & Media Management 688
General Visual & Performing Arts 593
Other Visual Art 344

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