Compare 88 Dance. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $26,073. Top programs: $50,178+.
Dance programs produce graduates earning between $32,423 and $50,178—an $18K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 88 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation, with regional universities often outperforming elite institutions.
Muhlenberg College's Dance program leads with graduates earning $50,178, followed closely by Southern Methodist University at $49,423 and Texas State University at $49,264. The average across all programs is $26,073, yet these top performers nearly double that figure—proof that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Southern Methodist University graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 10.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Texas State offers solid family value with a 24.1% combined burden, while maintaining strong $49,264 earnings that make loan payments manageable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Muhlenberg CollegePrivate | $50,178 | 26 | $25,455 | Manageable | $48,779 | High |
| #2 | $49,423 | 12 | $19,500 | Good | $40,025 | High | |
| #3 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $49,264 | 49 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #4 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $47,513 | 23 | $19,218 | Good | $13,471 | Challenging |
| #5 | $40,846 | 27 | $19,500 | Manageable | $23,519 | High | |
| #6 | Suny BrockportPublic | $40,083 | 17 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | High |
| #7 | University Of IowaPublic | $39,585 | 13 | $22,500 | Challenging | $27,975 | High |
| #8 | $39,174 | 17 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #9 | Radford UniversityPublic | $38,259 | 13 | $24,000 | Challenging | $22,158 | High |
| #10 | $36,920 | 14 | $25,000 | Challenging | $60,000 | High | |
| #11 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $36,140 | 15 | $19,500 | Challenging | $58,361 | High |
| #12 | $35,714 | 18 | $25,000 | High | $23,528 | High | |
| #13 | $35,600 | 9 | $17,500 | Challenging | $18,275 | High | |
| #14 | Marymount Manhattan CollegePrivate | $33,622 | 61 | $25,750 | High | $84,946 | High |
| #15 | Temple UniversityPublic | $33,596 | 23 | $24,395 | High | $36,495 | High |
| #16 | $33,340 | 16 | $23,409 | High | $18,080 | High | |
| #17 | Goucher CollegePrivate | $32,925 | 13 | $26,000 | High | $39,769 | High |
| #18 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $32,763 | 31 | $23,250 | High | $46,275 | High |
| #19 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $32,434 | 30 | $24,300 | High | $37,095 | High |
| #20 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $32,423 | 9 | $25,000 | High | $48,005 | High |
| #21 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $32,258 | 21 | $21,250 | High | $16,378 | High |
| #22 | Dean CollegePrivate | $31,753 | 31 | $25,000 | High | $58,742 | High |
| #23 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $30,771 | 12 | $20,500 | High | $46,609 | High |
| #24 | $29,685 | 16 | $21,500 | High | $31,393 | High | |
| #25 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $29,661 | 31 | $20,500 | High | $44,954 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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