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Jobs for Dance Grads in Virginia

2,670 people in the state and 110,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Dance.

Dance Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Dance Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Dance grad in the state is $86,560, compared to a typical salary of $100,878 nationwide.

Dance Wages Nationwide vs. VA

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer Dance degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,083 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,797 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Shenandoah University

Winchester
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,127 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,589 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Hollins University

Roanoke
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
673 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,104 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Radford University

Radford
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,609 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,002 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Dance Careers in VA

Some of the careers Dance majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — $46,983
Choreographers — $109,380
Dancers — $74,180

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dance.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Other Visual Art 941

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