by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how MMC ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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MMC was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for dance majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 15 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marymount Manhattan College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MMC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,880 a year. 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 typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the dance program at MMC is $1,191 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MMC paid an average of $1,280 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 | $38,400 | $38,400 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,191 | $20,191 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,500 | $6,500 |
Learn more about MMC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 dance majors earned their bachelor's degree from MMC. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MMC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the MMC 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 MMC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Marymount Manhattan College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 99 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.