by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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UT Austin was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for dance majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,719 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from UT Austin in 2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 140 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 131 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 104 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 102 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 84 |
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