Dance at Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Point Park University graduates in dance earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Point Park 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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| 36 | New York University New York, NY | $38,571 | $36,712 | #42 | — |
| 37 | Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | $38,227 | $36,384 | #43 | $21,880 |
| 38 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $37,959 | $36,259 | #44 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Point Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,639 | — | #363 of 796 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,545 | $32,495 | #136 of 178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,332 | $41,910 | #1016 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $49,951 | $17,479 | #77 of 158 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,830 | $33,542 | #551 of 660 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $47,669 | $24,948 | #34 of 37 |
| Journalism | $45,859 | $34,887 | #164 of 187 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,751 | — | #96 of 144 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,121 | $23,147 | #124 of 255 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | — | $37,887 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $35,540 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $32,822 | — | #571 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Park University dance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,781 one year after graduating and $37,205 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Park University rank for dance?
Among 58 colleges reporting earnings for dance graduates, Point Park University ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dance at Point Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.