Dance bachelor's degree programs in New York
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1The Juilliard SchoolNew York · $27,000 federal debt$50,2872Hofstra UniversityHempstead · $26,000 federal debt$48,0863Fordham UniversityBronx · $26,000 federal debt$47,0364SUNY BrockportBrockport · $24,190 federal debt$40,5165Pace UniversityNew York · $27,000 federal debt$39,7166University at BuffaloBuffalo · $20,500 federal debt$39,5767New York UniversityNew York · $23,004 federal debt$38,5718Marymount Manhattan CollegeNew York · $27,000 federal debt$38,2279American Musical and Dramatic AcademyNew York · $27,000 federal debt$34,10710SUNY at Purchase CollegePurchase · $27,000 federal debt$30,406
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
27-2032Choreographers
- State median wage
- $173,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,310–$216,750
- State employment
- 340
- Projected growth
- +3.1%
- Annual openings
- 600
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $98,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $72,380–$166,070
- State employment
- 14,920
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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 | The Juilliard School | New York | $50,287 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Hofstra University | Hempstead | $48,086 | $26,000 |
| 3 | Fordham University | Bronx | $47,036 | $26,000 |
| 4 | SUNY Brockport | Brockport | $40,516 | $24,190 |
| 5 | Pace University | New York | $39,716 | $27,000 |
| 6 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo | $39,576 | $20,500 |
| 7 | New York University | New York | $38,571 | $23,004 |
| 8 | Marymount Manhattan College | New York | $38,227 | $27,000 |
| 9 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York | $34,107 | $27,000 |
| 10 | SUNY at Purchase College | Purchase | $30,406 | $27,000 |
| 11 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx | $23,522 | $11,994 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Dance in New York
What do Dance bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $39,576 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,000 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The Juilliard School has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.