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 | 47 |
| 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.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $24,911. This is higher than $21,579, which is the national median for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, dance students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,750 for all dance majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
WMU 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 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.