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. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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UC Irvine is in the top 10% of the country for dance. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 6 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in dance from UC Irvine. This makes it the #6 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,112 a year. This is higher than $21,879, which is the national median for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of dance bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from UC Irvine in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 175 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 107 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 103 |
| Music | 27 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
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