by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 26 U.S. colleges awarded 166 degrees and certificates in Other Dance. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 51% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Other Dance Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $23,231 one year after completing, rising to $42,175 after four years.
A major in Other Dance covers Dance, Other. Any Instructional Program In Dance Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other dance is a widely-pursued major, with 166 degrees awarded annually. 26 colleges award other dance degrees, an average of 6 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 28.
By level, the 166 awards include 8 certificates, 6 associate degrees, 66 bachelor’s degrees, 85 master’s degrees and 1 doctorates.
Women earned 87% of other dance degrees and certificates in the latest year (144 of 166). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (66) and Hispanic or Latino (34), and international students earned 15.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Other Dance Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other dance schools within 1 state. In all, 26 colleges offer other dance programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Dance Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other dance credential is the master’s degree: 85 of the 166 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other dance call most for Speaking, Instructing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Fine Arts, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other dance degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 8 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 66 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 85 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 1 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other dance, at 33.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 33.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 20.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 13.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.8% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 7.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.9% |
| Some college courses | 2.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Dance, with an average median salary of $76,848; the strongest outlook belongs to Choreographers, at 14.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Dance Instructor, Baton Teacher, Associate Professor and Visual Arts Instructor.
The occupation related to other dance with the most projected jobs is Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,074,154.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,074,154 | 9.1% |
| Choreographers | 365,704 | 14.8% |
| Dancers | 244,405 | 0.9% |
Other Dance graduates earn a median $23,231 one year after completing their program, $42,175 after four years and $34,620 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,231 |
| 4 years | $42,175 |
| 5 years | $34,620 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other dance, with a median salary of $109,380.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Dancers | $74,180 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
Other Dance has 2 similar majors in the Visual & Performing Arts field, which together award 3,151 degrees a year; the largest are Dance, General (3,109) and Ballet (42). Browse all Visual & Performing Arts majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance, General | 3,109 |
| Ballet | 42 |
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