Compare 17 Dance. programs in the West. Average earnings: $23,733.
The highest-earning Dance program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $33K earnings gap across 17 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion leads with Dance graduates earning $40,846, nearly double the $23,733 average across Western programs. California Institute of the Arts follows at $36,920, while Loyola Marymount reaches $36,140—proving that program outcomes vary dramatically within the same region.
For families, the math changes significantly. Arizona State offers a 14.6% student burden, but when parent loans are included, the family burden jumps to 34.9%. California Institute of the Arts graduates face an 89.9% family payment burden—loan payments would consume nearly all discretionary income.
Highest program earnings: $40,846
Strong outcomes with 90% acceptance rate
14.6% payment burden | Manageable
34.9% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $40,846 | 27 | $19,500 | Manageable | $23,519 | High | |
| #2 | $36,920 | 14 | $25,000 | Challenging | $60,000 | High | |
| #3 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $36,140 | 15 | $19,500 | Challenging | $58,361 | High |
| #4 | $35,600 | 9 | $17,500 | Challenging | $18,275 | High | |
| #5 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $29,661 | 31 | $20,500 | High | $44,954 | High |
| #6 | $25,653 | 16 | $18,000 | High | $31,803 | High | |
| #7 | $22,738 | 40 | $15,000 | High | $22,665 | High | |
| #8 | $20,417 | 15 | $19,450 | High | $20,906 | High | |
| #9 | $20,140 | 34 | $13,750 | High | $16,538 | High | |
| #10 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $20,140 | 17 | $14,750 | High | $9,582 | High |
| #11 | $19,787 | 29 | $14,000 | High | $26,176 | High | |
| #12 | University Of UtahPublic | $19,227 | 42 | $19,000 | High | $18,886 | High |
| #13 | Cornish College Of The ArtsPrivate | $18,609 | 20 | $27,000 | High | $66,828 | High |
| #14 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $18,315 | 28 | $19,620 | High | $30,126 | High |
| #15 | $17,572 | 34 | $14,289 | High | $15,177 | High | |
| #16 | $13,702 | 24 | $14,615 | High | $24,883 | High | |
| #17 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $8,000 | 23 | $11,069 | High | $9,699 | 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 →
