2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region
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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Dance is the 158th most popular major in the country with 3,288 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, dance graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $22,085 and had an average of $24,389 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 569 dance graduates with average earnings and debt of $21,053 and $24,378 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 52 colleges that offered a degree in dance. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in dance.
For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region”.
Top 25 Most Popular Colleges for Dance in the Southeast Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. The University of Alabama is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 38 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Dance at UF
Out of the 52 schools in the Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.
Full UNC Greensboro Dance Report
Out of the 52 schools in the Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina School of the Arts landed the #5 spot on the list. UNCSA is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Dance at UNCSA
Elon University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Elon, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 22 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Dance at Elon
With a ranking of #7, Hollins University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. Hollins is a private not-for-profit institution located in Roanoke, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Dance at Hollins University
Jacksonville University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 20 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
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Belhaven University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. Belhaven University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Mississippi. It awarded 19 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about Dance at Belhaven
East Carolina University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 19 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
Full East Carolina University Dance Report
Kennesaw State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, this large public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Dance at Kennesaw State University
University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full USF Tampa Dance Report
George Mason University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full GMU Dance Report
Shenandoah University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Shenandoah University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winchester, Virginia. It awarded 15 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Shenandoah Dance Report
Troy University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Troy, Alabama, this fairly large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Dance at TROY
University of Southern Mississippi ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. Southern Miss is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Dance at University of Southern Mississippi
University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full UofSC Dance Report
Winthrop University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Winthrop University is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.
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Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified ’s dance students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Tulane Dance Report
Valdosta State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Dance at Valdosta State University
Duke University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 9 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read more about Dance at Duke University
Appalachian State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region list. Boone, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s dance degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Appalachian State University Dance Report
University of Georgia did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 9 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full UGA Dance Report
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 9 ’s dance degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Dance at Middle Tennessee State University
Florida Southern College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Dance Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Southern is located in Lakeland, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s dance degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Dance at Florida Southern
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