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 USC ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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USC is in the top 10% of the country for dance. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 10 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $25,653. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USC was $2,244 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
Learn more about USC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 dance majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 317 |
| Music | 228 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 175 |
| Arts & Media Management | 114 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 90 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.