by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for dance majors, WUSTL came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in dance. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in dance from WUSTL. This makes it the #24 most popular school for dance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the dance majors at Washington University in St Louis.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in dance from WUSTL in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in dance from WUSTL in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 43 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 19 |
| Music | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
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