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. We've also included details on how NYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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The bachelor's program at NYU was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 1 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Dance Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 95% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in dance from NYU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NYU was $1,844 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 dance majors earned their bachelor's degree from NYU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's dance program at NYU make a median salary of $36,556. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $46,274.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in dance from NYU. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 542 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 465 |
| Other Visual Art | 288 |
| Music | 277 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 188 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.