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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SRU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,553 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,579 for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SRU, 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dance from SRU. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 15 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1 |
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