by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Belhaven ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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The bachelor's program at Belhaven was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Belhaven University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in dance from Belhaven. This makes it the #33 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Belhaven is $14,825. This is less than $21,579, which is the national median of all dance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Belhaven, dance students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all dance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Belhaven University.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from Belhaven in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Belhaven are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Belhaven University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from Belhaven in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Belhaven University with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 3 |
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