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 VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in dance.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $19,193. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $21,579 for all dance students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from VCU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 315 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 106 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 67 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 57 |
| Music | 50 |
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