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 WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with dance programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for dance list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in dance. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of dance students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $24,911. This is higher than $21,579, which is the national median for all dance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, 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 Western Michigan University.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dance from WMU in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 46 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 35 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
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