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2025 Best Dance Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

2 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
69 Master's Degrees
$36,556 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in dance sits in the middle of the road, ranking #196 out of 343 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Dance Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 69 master's degrees in dance to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for dance students working on their master's degree.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Dance Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Dance in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for dance students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Master's in Dance

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in dance. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.

Master's students who receive their degree from the dance program make about $36,556 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a master’s in dance from New York University

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The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
16 Annual Graduates

The University of the Arts is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in dance. UArts is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in dance from The University of the Arts

Best Dance Colleges by State

Explore the best dance schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 261 36
Pennsylvania 248 19
Maryland 193 3
New Jersey 188 7
District of Columbia 154 0

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Dance is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Dance Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Dance 69

Majors Similar to Dance

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 1,478
Fine & Studio Arts 918
Design & Applied Arts 648
Drama & Theater Arts 419
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 413
Arts & Media Management 307
Other Visual Art 249
General Visual & Performing Arts 42

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