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 Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Dance Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, dance students borrow a median amount of $53,867 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all dance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $76,973.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the dance program at Columbia is $496 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $1,011 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,734 | $30,734 |
| Fees | $1,786 | $1,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,838 | $16,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dance from Columbia. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Columbia dance bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Columbia College Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 239 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 198 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 145 |
| Arts & Media Management | 118 |
| Music | 59 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.