# Dean College: Dance (bachelor's)

Franklin, MA. IPEDS 165574, CIP 50.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dean-college/majors/dance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,236
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,644 (U.S. median for this major: $40,844 across 58 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,975)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,200

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,644 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,996 | $113,383 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $26,798 | $112,552 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $28,640 | $120,288 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $31,161 | $130,876 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $34,318 | $144,136 | no earnings gain |

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

## Dance at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | $36,644 | $27,000 | $30,684 | 54% |
| Berklee College of Music | $35,702 | $27,000 | $49,465 | 67% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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