# Temple University: Dance (bachelor's)

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 216339, CIP 50.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/temple-university/majors/dance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,524 (U.S. median for this major: $40,844 across 58 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,975)
- Rank in PA: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (6 colleges, $39,001): -$2,477
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,320

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,524 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,694 | $97,130 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $23,431 | $100,285 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $26,534 | $113,566 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $29,397 | $125,819 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $34,947 | $149,573 | more than 20 years |

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

## Dance at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg College | $56,503 | $27,000 | $28,905 | 82% |
| Mercyhurst University | $41,049 | $27,000 | $19,444 | 60% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $40,797 | $27,000 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Point Park University | $37,205 | $27,000 | $25,942 | 59% |
| Temple University | $36,524 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| DeSales University | $36,515 | not reported | $31,643 | 72% |

## 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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