Ballet
A program that prepares individuals to express ideals and feelings through interpretation of classical dance choreography. Includes instruction in ballet exercise, solo and ensemble dance, history of ballet, ballet choreography, Laban notation, ballet technique, and interpretations of specific styles and schools.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 42
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $42k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to express ideals and feelings through interpretation of classical dance choreography. Includes instruction in ballet exercise, solo and ensemble dance, history of ballet, ballet choreography, Laban notation, ballet technique, and interpretations of specific styles and schools.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +1.7% | Master's degree |
| Dancers | — | +4.5% | No formal educational credential |
| Choreographers | $56k | +6.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$42k
Top colleges for Ballet
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | 0 | 0 | 0 |