# Rutgers University-New Brunswick: Dance (bachelor's)

New Brunswick, NJ. IPEDS 186380, CIP 50.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/majors/dance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,736 (U.S. median for this major: $40,844 across 58 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,879 (U.S. median $25,975)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,892

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,736 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,343 | $68,477 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,210 | $67,920 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $18,282 | $76,602 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $25,106 | $105,194 | 7.0 years |
| 110k+ | $35,016 | $146,717 | 9.7 years |

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

## Dance at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $51,736 | $26,879 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Montclair State University | $39,064 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |

## 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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