Dance bachelor's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Muhlenberg CollegeAllentown · $27,000 federal debt$56,5032Mercyhurst UniversityErie · $27,000 federal debt$41,0493Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock · $27,000 federal debt$40,7974Point Park UniversityPittsburgh · $27,000 federal debt$37,2055Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · $27,000 federal debt$36,5246DeSales UniversityCenter Valley · Debt not reported$36,515
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $77,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,300–$94,300
- State employment
- 4,170
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | Muhlenberg College | Allentown | $56,503 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Mercyhurst University | Erie | $41,049 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock | $40,797 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Point Park University | Pittsburgh | $37,205 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $36,524 | $27,000 |
| 6 | DeSales University | Center Valley | $36,515 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Dance in Pennsylvania
What do Dance bachelor's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $37,205 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Muhlenberg College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.