Dance at Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Oklahoma City University graduates in dance earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oklahoma City 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Oklahoma City University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,736 | $72,980 | #513 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,219 | $34,321 | #303 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,199 | — | #534 of 610 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,540 | $20,696 | #102 of 255 |
| Music | $35,621 | $18,784 | #236 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oklahoma City University dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,548 one year after graduating and $34,105 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oklahoma City University rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, Oklahoma City University ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at Oklahoma City University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for dance ($39,980), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,100.
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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.