by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rider ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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The bachelor's program at Rider was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Dance Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rider University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rider go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,515 a year. This is higher than $21,879, which is the national median for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rider paid an average of $924 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from Rider in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rider are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rider 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 Rider Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 64 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1 |
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