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 Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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Iowa was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for dance majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 12 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in dance from Iowa. This makes it the #10 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 Iowa is $30,353. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,879 for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dance from Iowa in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 dance majors earned their master's degree from Iowa. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 135 |
| Music | 86 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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