Dance at Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Belhaven University graduates in dance earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Belhaven 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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| 51 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $34,010 | $34,946 | #46 | $24,826 |
| 52 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $33,269 | $35,411 | #45 | $16,389 |
| 53 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC | $32,463 | $34,837 | #47 | $14,201 |
| 54 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $32,324 | $39,219 | #31 | $15,711 |
| 55 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $30,406 | $28,940 | #57 | $12,039 |
| 56 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $29,695 | $30,899 | #56 | $25,456 |
| 57 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $28,834 | $30,916 | #55 | — |
Other Majors at Belhaven University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,098 | $69,794 | #757 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,042 | $51,546 | #716 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,247 | $43,016 | #708 of 796 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,594 | $39,022 | #210 of 275 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $48,516 | $35,275 | #13 of 35 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,349 | $25,503 | #464 of 610 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $45,213 | $28,316 | #49 of 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,109 | $19,931 | #150 of 255 |
| Social Work | $35,263 | — | #419 of 420 |
| Social Sciences | $33,423 | $36,568 | #86 of 87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Belhaven University dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,711 one year after graduating and $32,324 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Belhaven University rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, Belhaven University ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at Belhaven University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for dance ($39,980), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.