by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Duke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dance majors, Duke came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duke University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in dance.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in dance from Duke. This makes it the #10 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Duke University.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from Duke in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from Duke in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duke University with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Music | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
