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. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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Ohio State was ranked #20 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 #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in dance from Ohio State. This makes it the #14 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in dance in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,123 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 Ohio State, dance students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of alldance bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
All of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from Ohio State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from Ohio State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 128 |
| Music | 67 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 41 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 41 |
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