2023 Best Dance Master's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Dance Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 483 degrees and certificates were awarded to dance students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #127 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Dance Master's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in California to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools in California
The colleges and universities below are the best for dance majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top California Schools for a Master's in Dance
Our analysis found University of California - Irvine to be the best school for dance students who want to pursue a master’s degree in California. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools in California list. UCLA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Riverside. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools in California list. UCR is a fairly large public school located in the city of Riverside.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Long Beach. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools in California list. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.
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Out of the 5 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of the Arts landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Valencia, CalArts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 53 |
| Oregon | 20 |
| Nevada | 30 |
| Hawaii | 4 |
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Dance Related Rankings by Major
Dance is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Dance
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jazzart Dance Theatre.
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