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, and more. Also, learn how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Dance Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in dance from CalArts. This makes it the #14 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CalArts paid an average of $1,815 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,074 | $56,074 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,826 | $6,826 |
Learn more about CalArts tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dance from CalArts. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CalArts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CalArts 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 CalArts Online Learning page.
Of the 6 dance students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CalArts, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at California Institute of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 52 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.