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, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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UMCP was ranked #14 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 Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 14 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in dance from UMCP. This makes it the #24 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 9 dance students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from UMCP in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 103 |
| Music | 99 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
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