by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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U of U was ranked #13 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 Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 13 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in dance from U of U. This makes it the #14 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 U of U is $24,125. This is higher than $21,879, which is the national median for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dance from U of U in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 of U Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from U of U in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah 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 | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 120 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 87 |
| Music | 69 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 38 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 35 |
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