Best Dance Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$307,593
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$59,880
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Juilliard School
Grad rate: 89.6% |
NY | -$86,690 | $41,720 | $81,090 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The Ailey School
Grad rate: 85.7% |
NY | -$528,496 | $18,825 | $38,671 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Dance Degrees by State
Browse Dance programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.