by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Berklee College of Music ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Berklee College of Music was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Dance Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Berklee College of Music handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,993 a year. This is higher than $21,879, which is the national median for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music, dance students borrow a median amount of $94,465 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $76,973 for all dance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the dance program at Berklee College of Music is $1,084 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Berklee College of Music was $1,780 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,830 | $48,830 |
| Fees | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,085 | $1,085 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,440 | $19,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,623 | $2,623 |
Learn more about Berklee College of Music tuition and fees.
Of the 20 dance students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Berklee College of Music, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Berklee College of Music does not offer an online option for its dance bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Berklee College of Music Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Berklee College of Music.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 823 |
| Arts & Media Management | 273 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.