# Dance (bachelor's degree)

CIP 50.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/dance

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $40,844 across 58 colleges (middle half $36,515–$48,069); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Visual And Performing Arts: median $45,232 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Teachers And Instructors | 9% | not reported | — |
| Exercise Trainers And Group Fitness Instructors | 4% | $47,160 | 7.3% |
| Dancers And Choreographers | 4% | $52,830 | 2.4% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Producers And Directors | 2% | $90,360 | 4% |
| Waiters And Waitresses | 2% | $35,230 | 2% |
| Artists And Related Workers | 2% | $99,760 | 2.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $44,742 (8) | $54,991 (197) |
| FL | $40,892 (3) | — |
| NC | $43,934 (4) | — |
| NY | $39,576 (11) | $48,881 (179) |
| PA | $39,001 (6) | — |
| TX | $53,057 (5) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Chapman University (CA): $50,612
2. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $46,387
3. University of California-Riverside (CA): $45,804
4. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $44,858
5. San Francisco State University (CA): $44,627
6. University of Florida (FL): $42,624
7. Florida State University (FL): $40,892
8. University of California-Irvine (CA): $40,466
9. George Mason University (VA): $36,901
10. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $36,277
11. Loyola Marymount University (CA): $35,288
12. University of South Florida (FL): $33,269

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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