by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Dance Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 142 degrees in dance to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Your choice of dance school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Dance School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Dance Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the dance degree levels they offer.
Smith College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in dance. Located in the suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #238 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Smith is a great college overall.
There were about 10 dance students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent data year.
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Bridgewater State University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in dance. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 26th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 6 dance students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is hard to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you want to pursue a degree in dance. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were approximately 7 dance students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Salem State University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in dance. Salem State is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Salem. This university ranks 37th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 6 dance students who graduated with this degree at Salem State in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Burlington, UVM is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #515 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVM is a great university overall.
There were approximately 6 dance students who graduated with this degree at UVM in the most recent data year.
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Located in the distant town of Bennington, Bennington is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #456 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bennington is a great college overall.
There were about 9 dance students who graduated with this degree at Bennington in the most recent year we have data available.
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RIC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Providence. This college ranks 9th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.
There were about 7 dance students who graduated with this degree at RIC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Berklee College of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.
There were about 20 dance students who graduated with this degree at Berklee College of Music in the most recent year we have data available.
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Dean College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Franklin. This college ranks 1838th out of 2,217 schools for overall quality nationwide.
There were about 33 dance students who graduated with this degree at Dean College in the most recent data year. After graduation, dance degree recipients typically earn about $21,538 in their early careers.
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Located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were roughly 5 dance students who graduated with this degree at UHart in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, dance degree recipients usually make an average of $21,241 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in dance from University of HartfordExplore the best dance schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 113 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 22 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 3 |
| Maine | 202 | 6 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 13 |
| Vermont | 194 | 14 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Dance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Dance | 142 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 2,243 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,098 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 2,097 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,444 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,025 |
| Arts & Media Management | 408 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 352 |
| Other Visual Art | 69 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 9 |
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 4 |
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