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. Also, learn how UArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The bachelor's program at UArts was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Dance Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Dance Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of the Arts handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in dance from UArts. This makes it the #5 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at UArts is $14,033. This is less than $21,879, which is the national median of all dance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the dance program at UArts is $826 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UArts paid an average of $2,260 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,010 | $54,010 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,028 | $19,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,520 | $2,520 |
Learn more about UArts tuition and fees.
Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dance from UArts in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of the Arts with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UArts 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 UArts Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from UArts in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of the Arts with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at The University of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 90 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 59 |
| Arts & Media Management | 40 |
| Music | 34 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.