College of the Arts
School of Theatre and Dance - Dance Division
www.kent.edu/theatredance


About This Program

Explore dance studies with Kent State's B.A. program. Study the cultural, historical and social aspects of dance and gain an understanding of how it shapes society. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

  • 5.6% faster than the average
  • 116,300 number of jobs
  • $69,690 potential earnings

Choreographers

  • 14.0% much faster than the average
  • 5,500 number of jobs
  • $43,680 potential earnings

Dancers

  • 2.3% slower than the average
  • 11,400 number of jobs
  • $N/A potential earnings

Tutors and teachers and instructors, all other

  • 7.4% faster than the average
  • 406,200 number of jobs
  • $40,590 potential earnings

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.