by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for dance students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dance, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in dance, no school beat Utah Valley University this year. 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, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dance graduates is $16,478. 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 Mt San Antonio College one of the best values for dance. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,364, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dance graduates is $9,384. Early-career dance graduates make about $44,391. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in dance will find it at Scottsdale Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dance graduates is $13,084. Early-career dance graduates make about $48,039. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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This ranking is produced 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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