Dance at Dean College
Franklin, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Dean College graduates in dance earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dean College 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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| 39 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $37,205 | $37,838 | #35 | $17,781 |
| 40 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $36,925 | $38,324 | #33 | $20,417 |
| 41 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $36,901 | $33,602 | #49 | $12,409 |
| 42 | Dean College Franklin, MA | $36,644 | $32,269 | #52 | $24,236 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Dean College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,986 | $39,200 | #671 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,897 | $28,609 | #496 of 610 |
| Psychology | $45,086 | $32,218 | #798 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,724 | $29,639 | #184 of 255 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $33,485 | — | #43 of 43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dean College dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,236 one year after graduating and $36,644 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dean College rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, Dean College ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at Dean College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.