by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/dance-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other dance education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other dance students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other dance, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in other dance, no school beat Utah Valley University this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Other Dance graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Nevada Las Vegas one of the best values for other dance. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. Students from in state pay about $9,748 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Students borrow a median of $24,652 to complete the other dance program here. Other Dance graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $20,417 early in their careers. Set against $24,652 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nevada Las Vegas admits about 96% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned it the #3 place for other dance. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other dance program here. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $25,456. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other dance schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for other dance graduates is $12,184. Other Dance graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. Set against $12,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Students looking for strong value in other dance will find it at Western Michigan University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other dance program here. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $21,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.
Brenau University earned the #6 position for value in other dance this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, Brenau University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,757. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $36,299 in student loans. Other Dance graduates of Brenau University earn a median of $59,258 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $36,299 median debt. Brenau University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #7 spot for other dance value this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. 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. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Marymount Manhattan College earned the #8 position for value in other dance this year. Set in the city of New York, Marymount Manhattan College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,870. Other Dance graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from Marymount Manhattan College generally make around $21,880. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
American Musical And Dramatic Academy came in at #9 for value in other dance this year. American Musical And Dramatic Academy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. 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. Soon after graduation, other dance degree recipients from American Musical And Dramatic Academy generally make around $15,881. 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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The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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