2027 Best Value Other Dance Schools
[Other Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/dance-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other dance schools.
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Where you study other dance affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Other Dance Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Other Dance Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other dance degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Dance Schools
Utah Valley University tops our 2027 list of the best value other dance schools in the United States. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
Allan Hancock College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other dance schools. Located in the city of Santa Maria, Allan Hancock College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, compared with $9,892 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,786 ten years after entry.
Mt San Antonio College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other dance schools. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. Students from in state pay about $1,364 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Other Dance graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other dance schools. Located in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $24,652 in student loans. Other Dance graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $20,417 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other dance, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Other Dance graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $25,456 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value other dance schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the other dance program here. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Western Michigan University landed the #7 spot for other dance value this year. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Typical student debt for other dance graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $21,540. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #8 for value in other dance this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Other Dance graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Brenau University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other dance schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, Brenau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $33,757 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other dance graduates is $36,299. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from Brenau University generally make around $59,258. That is a strong return on a $36,299 median debt. Brenau University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #10 among the best values for other dance. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Typical student debt for other dance graduates is $23,530. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Marymount Manhattan College landed the #11 spot for other dance value this year. Set in the city of New York, Marymount Manhattan College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,870 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other dance graduates is $27,000. Early-career other dance graduates make about $21,880. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
American Musical And Dramatic Academy landed the #12 spot for other dance value this year. Located in the city of New York, American Musical And Dramatic Academy is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,928. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other dance program here. Other Dance graduates of American Musical And Dramatic Academy earn a median of $15,881 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. American Musical And Dramatic Academy admits about 24% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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