Dance bachelor's degree programs in California
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Chapman UniversityOrange · $23,624 federal debt$50,6122California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · $20,500 federal debt$46,3873University of California, RiversideRiverside · Debt not reported$45,8044University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · Debt not reported$44,8585San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · Debt not reported$44,6276University of California, IrvineIrvine · $20,080 federal debt$40,4667University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $19,309 federal debt$36,2778Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · $24,250 federal debt$35,288
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $99,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $74,960–$143,070
- State employment
- 9,820
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2032Choreographers
- State median wage
- $75,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,020–$101,740
- State employment
- 410
- Projected growth
- +3.1%
- Annual openings
- 600
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapman University | Orange | $50,612 | $23,624 |
| 2 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | $46,387 | $20,500 |
| 3 | University of California, Riverside | Riverside | $45,804 | Not available |
| 4 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | $44,858 | Not available |
| 5 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | $44,627 | Not available |
| 6 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | $40,466 | $20,080 |
| 7 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $36,277 | $19,309 |
| 8 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | $35,288 | $24,250 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Dance in California
What do Dance bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $44,627 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $20,500 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Chapman University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.