by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Columbia is $20,411. 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 Columbia, dance students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all dance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the dance program at Columbia is $496 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Columbia College Chicago.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dance from Columbia. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 271 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 234 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 155 |
| Arts & Media Management | 102 |
| Music | 71 |
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