Dance at University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston Salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
University of North Carolina School of the Arts graduates in dance earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina School of the Arts 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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| 50 | Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | $34,105 | $38,292 | #34 | $19,548 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina School of the Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $48,664 | $21,229 | #20 of 255 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,000 | $24,053 | #105 of 144 |
| Music | $34,022 | — | #243 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina School of the Arts dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $14,201 one year after graduating and $32,463 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina School of the Arts rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, University of North Carolina School of the Arts ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #47 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at University of North Carolina School of the Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for dance ($39,980), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,454.
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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.