Top Ranked Programs
Dean College's program mix centers on visual and performing arts, reflecting the institution's identity as a specialized creative college. Kinesiology is the largest program with 57 graduates, followed by Dance with 31 graduates, Business Administration with 24 graduates, Criminal Justice, and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 209 students annually, the institution's strength lies in creative and performance-oriented fields where direct-to-workforce outcomes shape early-career earnings. The highest-earning programs at Dean College reflect the creative-industries focus. Business Administration graduates earn median earnings of $62,986 four years after enrollment, while Kinesiology graduates earn $46,897 and Psychology, General graduates earn $45,086. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft and Dance round out the earnings leaders, demonstrating that creative-field graduates at Dean College achieve solid four-year outcomes despite the typically lower early-career pay associated with arts-focused institutions. The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce creative careers where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry rather than graduate-school pathways. Kinesiology and Dance, as the largest cohorts, anchor the institution's graduate flow into creative industries, performance venues, and design-related employment. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how creative-field employment aligns with regional and national labor-market trends, particularly in the Boston-Providence corridor where Dean College is positioned.