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. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in dance from Montclair State. This makes it the #21 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,947 a year. This is less than $21,579, which is the national median of all dance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, dance students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all dance majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Montclair State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dance from Montclair State. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Dance from Montclair State in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Montclair State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 99 |
| Music | 78 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 62 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
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