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. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dance majors, UC Irvine came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in dance from UC Irvine. This makes it the #6 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,184 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $21,579 for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, dance students borrow a median amount of $20,080 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all dance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at University of California - Irvine.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from UC Irvine in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in dance from UC Irvine. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 167 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 129 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 114 |
| Music | 42 |
| Other Visual Art | 5 |
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