Compare 12 Dance. programs in New York. Average earnings: $26,514.
The highest-earning Dance program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Topping the list, SUNY Brockport's program delivers $40,083 in median earnings—51% above the $26,514 average across New York programs. Marymount Manhattan follows at $33,622, while Pace rounds out the top three at $32,763, demonstrating that program quality varies independently of school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. SUNY Brockport graduates borrow $20,000 and face just a 15.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Compare that to Marymount Manhattan's 32% student burden, proving that the same degree can have vastly different financial outcomes.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Suny BrockportPublic | $40,083 | 17 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | High |
| #2 | Marymount Manhattan CollegePrivate | $33,622 | 61 | $25,750 | High | $84,946 | High |
| #3 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $32,763 | 31 | $23,250 | High | $46,275 | High |
| #4 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $32,434 | 30 | $24,300 | High | $37,095 | High |
| #5 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $32,423 | 9 | $25,000 | High | $48,005 | High |
| #6 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 10 | $23,621 | High | $56,149 | High |
| #7 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $24,094 | 12 | $24,250 | High | $19,000 | High |
| #8 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $21,964 | 13 | $11,000 | High | $20,252 | High |
| #9 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $21,927 | 42 | $21,067 | High | $30,798 | High |
| #10 | New York UniversityPrivate | $20,671 | 25 | $20,500 | High | $64,795 | High |
| #11 | University At BuffaloPublic | $18,771 | 15 | $19,000 | High | $20,734 | High |
| #12 | The Juilliard SchoolPrivate | $14,220 | 19 | $25,500 | High | $38,466 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
