by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia College Chicago. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia College Chicago among the top schools in the country for dance, coming in at #84 out of 96 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Schools | 84 of 96 |
| Best Dance Schools in Illinois | 2 of 2 |
| Best Dance Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in dance at Columbia College Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia College Chicago conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in dance.
Columbia College Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering dance at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Dance majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $24,374 a year. This is below $38,749, the median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia College Chicago, dance students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,557, the typical median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,610 | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,816 | $1,816 |
Read more about Columbia College Chicago tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 5% of dance bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of dance bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia College Chicago were Black or African American. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
