Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Cal State Long Beach compares to other colleges that offer dance.
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Cal State Long Beach ranks competitively among schools offering dance. In particular, it placed #37 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Long Beach conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in dance.
Dance majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $17,572 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, dance graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is higher than $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Read more about Cal State Long Beach tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of dance bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of dance bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the dance majors at California State University-Long Beach.