Dance at Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Berklee College of Music graduates in dance earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Berklee College of Music 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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| 43 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $36,524 | $37,145 | #38 | — |
| 44 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $36,515 | $37,136 | #39 | $20,611 |
| 45 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $36,277 | $33,010 | #50 | $19,787 |
| 46 | Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | $35,702 | $31,439 | #54 | $22,993 |
| 47 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $35,288 | $32,110 | #53 | $19,107 |
| 48 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $34,518 | $37,031 | #40 | $28,838 |
| 49 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY | $34,107 | $32,463 | #51 | $15,881 |
Other Majors at Berklee College of Music by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $59,703 | $40,324 | #7 of 43 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $48,069 | $26,827 | #15 of 15 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $40,186 | $19,370 | #53 of 54 |
| Music | $38,617 | $18,177 | #213 of 268 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $37,117 | $13,771 | #10 of 10 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $36,349 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berklee College of Music dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,993 one year after graduating and $35,702 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berklee College of Music rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, Berklee College of Music ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at Berklee College of Music worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less 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.