by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CalArts. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CalArts as a strong choice for dance, placing at #51 out of 96 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 51 of 96 |
| Best Dance Schools in California | 11 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in dance at CalArts, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Institute of the Arts handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in dance.
CalArts is a solid choice among schools offering dance at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 11 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
Dance students who finish a bachelor’s at CalArts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,920 a year. This is above $31,379, the median for all majors at CalArts.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,850 | $58,318 |
| Fees | $678 | $678 |
Find out more about CalArts tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of dance bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of dance bachelor’s degree graduates at CalArts are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor’s in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CalArts. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Dance | 6 |