by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of dance. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 272 degrees in dance annually.
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The dance program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dance rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for dance schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Dance Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of dance degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in dance. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were roughly 22 dance students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dance from Temple University
Muhlenberg College is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in dance. Muhlenberg is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Allentown. A Best Colleges rank of #331 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Muhlenberg is a great college overall.
There were roughly 24 dance students who graduated with this degree at Muhlenberg in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the dance degree program at Muhlenberg College make $2,733 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in dance from Muhlenberg College
The University of the Arts is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in dance. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UArts is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were roughly 78 dance students who graduated with this degree at UArts in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the dance program report average early career income of $14,033.
More information about a degree in dance from The University of the Arts
Any student pursuing a degree in dance has to take a look at Point Park University. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 65th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 78 dance students who graduated with this degree at Point Park in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, dance degree recipients typically earn an average of $17,781 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in dance from Point Park University
SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock. This university ranks 37th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 16 dance students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the dance program earn around $19,681 for their early career.
More information about a degree in dance from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Mercyhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Erie. This university ranks 76th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 11 dance students who graduated with this degree at Mercyhurst in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dance from Mercyhurst University
DeSales is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Center Valley. A Best Colleges rank of #600 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means DeSales is a great university overall.
There were about 11 dance students who graduated with this degree at DeSales in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the dance program earn an average of $20,611 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in dance from DeSales UniversityExplore all the Best Dance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 350 |
| Maryland | 279 | 30 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 92 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 14 |
Dance is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Dance | 265 |
| Other Dance | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,171 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 1,141 |
| Music | 967 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 742 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 590 |
| Arts & Media Management | 241 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 183 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 8 |
| Other Visual Art | 1 |
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