Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in dance.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering dance. More specifically it was ranked #73 out of 92 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in dance.
Dance students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,240 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, dance students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Every one of the 27 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dance from WMU identified as women.
The largest share of dance bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in dance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the dance majors at Western Michigan University.