Dance at Anderson University
Anderson, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Anderson University graduates in dance earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Anderson University Compares for Dance
All 58 colleges reporting dance earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $60,188 | $63,310 | #1 | $30,353 |
| 2 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $57,593 | $58,555 | #4 | $33,340 |
| 3 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $56,503 | $57,464 | #5 | $26,415 |
| 4 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $55,274 | $61,290 | #2 | $33,291 |
| 5 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $53,072 | $53,959 | #6 | $29,634 |
| 6 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $53,057 | $53,943 | #7 | $38,967 |
| 7 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,744 | $58,734 | #3 | $18,716 |
| 8 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $51,736 | $45,408 | #18 | — |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $50,612 | $46,054 | #14 | $21,275 |
| 10 | The Juilliard School New York, NY | $50,287 | $47,863 | #12 | $14,220 |
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| 24 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $42,785 | $45,914 | #16 | — |
| 25 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $42,624 | $45,368 | #19 | $16,639 |
| 26 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $41,842 | $41,109 | #28 | — |
| 27 | Anderson University Anderson, IN | $41,772 | $44,814 | #21 | $20,329 |
| 28 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $41,049 | $41,747 | #25 | — |
| 29 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $40,892 | $43,524 | #23 | $21,877 |
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $40,797 | $41,491 | #27 | $19,681 |
Other Majors at Anderson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,507 | $64,084 | #670 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,525 | — | #365 of 796 |
| Marketing | $68,644 | $39,577 | #213 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,736 | $34,294 | #938 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $51,748 | — | #211 of 420 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $51,172 | — | #234 of 253 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,717 | $46,637 | #179 of 345 |
| Psychology | $48,181 | $27,482 | #640 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,968 | $44,851 | #340 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,029 | $36,742 | #516 of 610 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $43,159 | $27,285 | #30 of 43 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,966 | $35,722 | #426 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Anderson University dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,329 one year after graduating and $41,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Anderson University rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, Anderson University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at Anderson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for dance ($39,980), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.