by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/general-dance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general dance education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for general dance students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general dance degrees they offer, see the list below.
Utah Valley University tops our 2027 list of the best value general dance schools in Utah. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $16,478. Early-career general dance graduates make about $51,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #2 place for general dance. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $12,184. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Utah came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general dance schools. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Students borrow a median of $17,269 to complete the general dance program here. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $24,125. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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