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 WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Dance Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,540 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,879 for all dance students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dance from WMU in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.