Dancer & Choreographer: where to study
Every U.S. school that awarded one of the 5 programs NCES links to this career in 2023-24, certificate to doctorate. A complete list, not a ranking.
NCES IPEDS
- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
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Filter by state, program, award level and type of school. Each result links to the school's College Navigator profile (costs, admissions, graduation rates) and its own site.
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Programs that lead to this career
The NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk links SOC 27-2031, 27-2032 to these programs. Awards in 2023-24, all levels, first majors. NCES
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| Program | CIP code | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Dance, General | 50.0301 | 2,857 |
| Ballet | 50.0302 | 44 |
| Dance, Other | 50.0399 | 147 |
| Musical Theatre | 50.0509 | 1,110 |
| Theatre and Dance | 50.0512 | 119 |
By award level: (awards, not schools).
Largest programs by awards
Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| School | Location | Type | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York, NY | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 157 |
| Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 95 |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 87 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 85 |
| New York University | New York, NY | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 73 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 4-year · Public | 57 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | 4-year · Public | 56 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 4-year · Public | 55 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 4-year · Private nonprofit | 51 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | 4-year · Public | 51 |
Schools in each state
How many schools in each state awarded one of these programs in 2023-24. Each state page lists all of its schools with cost and completion.
- Alabama8 schools
- Arizona9 schools
- Arkansas2 schools
- California64 schools
- Colorado5 schools
- Connecticut4 schools
- District of Columbia2 schools
- Florida8 schools
- Georgia10 schools
- Hawaii1 school
- Idaho2 schools
- Illinois11 schools
- Indiana6 schools
- Iowa5 schools
- Kansas5 schools
- Kentucky2 schools
- Louisiana3 schools
- Maine1 school
- Maryland6 schools
- Massachusetts10 schools
- Michigan13 schools
- Minnesota4 schools
- Mississippi2 schools
- Missouri11 schools
- Montana1 school
- Nebraska2 schools
- Nevada3 schools
- New Hampshire1 school
- New Jersey7 schools
- New Mexico1 school
- New York35 schools
- North Carolina13 schools
- Ohio18 schools
- Oklahoma5 schools
- Oregon4 schools
- Pennsylvania18 schools
- Rhode Island2 schools
- South Carolina6 schools
- Tennessee4 schools
- Texas25 schools
- Utah8 schools
- Vermont2 schools
- Virginia7 schools
- Washington4 schools
- West Virginia2 schools
- Wisconsin5 schools
- Wyoming2 schools
About this list
Where these facts come from
Official and primary sources only, each checked on the date shown. Rules on testing, aid, licensing and immigration change, so confirm a detail with its source before you rely on it.
- IPEDS Completions, 2023-24 (complete data file C2024_A) · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- College Scorecard data, Most Recent Institution-Level file (release of 15 Oct 2026) · U.S. Department of Education checked 2026-10-21
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020, code file · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-21
- Approved occupations for Registered Apprenticeship (spreadsheet: RAPIDS code, type, minimum term) · U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship.gov) checked 2026-10-21
- College Navigator · National Center for Education Statistics checked 2026-10-07