by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for dance students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 106 bachelor's degrees in dance during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of dance for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for dance students working on their bachelor's degree.
The dance school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Dance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in dance.
Bridgewater State University is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in dance. Bridgewater State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a bachelor’s in dance from Bridgewater State University
It's hard to beat Smith College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in dance. Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Northampton.More information about a bachelor’s in dance from Smith College
University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in dance. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dance from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Salem State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in dance. Located in the large suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dance from Salem State University
Berklee College of Music is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in dance. Located in the large city of Boston, Berklee College of Music is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in dance from Berklee College of Music
Located in the large suburb of Franklin, Dean College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the dance program state that they receive average early career income of $21,538.
More information about a bachelor’s in dance from Dean CollegeExplore all the Best Dance Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 183 | 22 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 157 | 13 |
| Maine | 156 | 6 |
| Vermont | 155 | 13 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Dance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Dance | 106 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 959 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 734 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 701 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 669 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 494 |
| Arts & Media Management | 187 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 112 |
| Other Visual Art | 18 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 5 |
