Dance
Offered at 383 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 36 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 58 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 245 | $28,543 | $43,758 | $24,142 |
| Master's | 39 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 3 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ailey School | NY | — | $27,468 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hofstra University | NY | — | $62,894 | — |
| 2 | Loyola Marymount University | CA | — | $58,388 | — |
| 3 | Muhlenberg College | PA | $34,496 | $57,087 | $26,000 |
| 4 | University of California-Riverside | CA | $28,531 | $54,854 | — |
| 5 | Marymount Manhattan College | NY | $31,726 | $54,731 | $27,000 |
| 6 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | — | $54,258 | — |
| 7 | Western Michigan University | MI | $24,646 | $53,682 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State University | TX | $29,727 | $53,670 | $24,000 |
| 9 | Texas State University | TX | $43,011 | $52,233 | $21,937 |
| 10 | Mercyhurst University | PA | — | $52,113 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Texas Woman's University | TX | $30,220 | $51,694 | $22,259 |
| 12 | Fordham University | NY | $25,918 | $51,559 | $27,000 |
| 13 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $27,416 | $51,370 | $26,936 |
| 14 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | SC | — | $51,333 | — |
| 15 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $33,140 | $50,700 | $14,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University | NY | $49,380 | $70,920 | — |
| 2 | Hollins University | VA | — | $40,191 | — |
| 3 | Texas Woman's University | TX | $39,235 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do dance graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in dance reports median earnings of $28,543. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
