by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking.
In 2021-2022, 3,301 people earned their degree in dance, making the major the 158th most popular in the United States. In , dance graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $22,085 and had an average of $25,277 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 607 dance graduates with average earnings and debt of $19,775 and $23,647 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 81 colleges that offer a degree in dance. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their dance program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region dance students.
Out of the 81 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornish College of the Arts landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California Institute of the Arts. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region. Valencia, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s dance degrees to 17 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dominican University of California. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region list. San Rafael, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s dance degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Mary’s College of California. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region list. SMC is a small school located in Moraga, California that handed out 8 ’s dance degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Western Oregon University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #6. Monmouth, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Chapman University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Orange, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 45 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Scripps College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Scripps College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Claremont, California. It awarded 2 ’s dance degrees in 2021-2022.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
California State University - Long Beach came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSULB is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 46 ’s dance degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
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University of California - Irvine ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 55 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
College of Marin landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Kentfield, California, this small public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s dance students in 2021-2022.
Loyola Marymount University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s dance degrees to 12 students in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
University of California - Riverside landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 16 ’s dance degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region list. UNLV is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 24 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Napa Valley College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Napa, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Gonzaga University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region list. Gonzaga University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 5 ’s dance degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Folsom Lake College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #17. Folsom, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 1 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Pomona College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pomona College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Claremont, California. It awarded 1 ’s dance degrees in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Claremont McKenna College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #20. Claremont, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s dance degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
University of California - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #21. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 34 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Modesto Junior College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Modesto Junior College is located in Modesto, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 10 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.
San Diego Mesa College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in San Diego, California, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s dance students in 2021-2022.
California State University - Fullerton ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Fullerton, California, this large public school awarded 29 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Orange Coast College ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Dance Major in the Far Western US Region list. Orange Coast College is a public institution located in Costa Mesa, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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