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 Mercyhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,707 a year. 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 Mercyhurst, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Mercyhurst University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in dance from Mercyhurst. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Music | 1 |
