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. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $13,426. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,579 for all dance students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, 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 Purchase College is $990 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Purchase College.
All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from Purchase College in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 151 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
| Music | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Arts & Media Management | 47 |
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