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 CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 32 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in dance from CSULB. This makes it the #3 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $30,686. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,879 for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in dance from CSULB. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 435 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 197 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 121 |
| Music | 110 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.