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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Dance Programs

41 US college and university dance programs offering Master of Fine Arts (MFA). Programs are spread across 25 states and 40 cities. Free to browse. Updated weekly.

  • 41
    Programs
  • 25
    States
  • 22
    NASD accredited
  • 1
    Conservatory

All MFA programs, by state

State
Type
Accredited

Showing 41 programs

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Oklahoma

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Vermont

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Frequently asked questions

What is an MFA in Dance?
An MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in dance is the terminal degree in the field — typically 2-3 years, focused on choreography, teaching, or scholarly research. Required for most tenure-track university teaching positions.
What can I do with an MFA in dance?
University teaching (tenure-track requires MFA in most cases), independent choreography, dance research, arts administration, or continued performance work. Some MFA programs also feed into PhD tracks (Temple, UC Riverside, Ohio State, UH Mānoa).
Do MFA dance programs require a BFA?
No — many MFA programs accept applicants with BA degrees, and some accept students with substantial professional experience but no undergraduate dance degree.
How many US MFA dance programs are in our directory?
41 programs across 25 states.

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