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. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Dance Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in dance from UWM. This makes it the #9 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,456 a year. This is higher than $21,879, which is the national median for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWM was $852 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Learn more about UWM tuition and fees.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from UWM in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UWM 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 UWM Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of dance master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 133 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 87 |
| Music | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.