by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dance majors, U-M came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 2 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 110% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in dance from U-M. This makes it the #24 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
Learn more about U-M tuition and fees.
The dance program at U-M awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from U-M in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 185 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 170 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 88 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Other Visual Art | 17 |
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