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 is in the top 10% of the country for dance. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 8 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $21,167 a year. This is less than $21,879, which is the national median of all dance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from Ohio State in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from Ohio State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 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 master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 107 |
| Music | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 50 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
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