Dance at DeSales University
Center Valley, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
DeSales University graduates in dance earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How DeSales 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at DeSales University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $124,965 | — | #3 of 61 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,887 | $79,460 | #275 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,595 | $57,580 | #149 of 1176 |
| Biology | $76,125 | $42,751 | #41 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,169 | $58,809 | #375 of 796 |
| Marketing | $72,203 | $44,441 | #156 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,430 | $56,817 | #333 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,556 | $34,266 | #413 of 459 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,161 | $26,729 | #69 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,020 | $45,505 | #70 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,001 | $36,655 | #99 of 1027 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $49,480 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $46,852 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $46,847 | $22,651 | #58 of 144 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,571 | $17,377 | #86 of 255 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $38,160 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DeSales University dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,611 one year after graduating and $36,515 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DeSales University rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, DeSales University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at DeSales University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for dance ($39,980).
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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.