by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNCSA ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNCSA was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Dance Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina School of the Arts handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCSA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $14,201 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,879 for all dance students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCSA paid an average of $1,010 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $271 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,497 | $24,231 |
| Fees | $2,980 | $2,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,410 | $13,410 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,709 | $2,709 |
Learn more about UNCSA tuition and fees.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from UNCSA in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNCSA 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 UNCSA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 101 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 89 |
| Music | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.