2027 Best Value Dance Schools in Pennsylvania
[Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong 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 dance students.
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2027 Best Value Dance Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dance, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Dance Schools
Our analysis ranked Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania the best value for a degree in dance in Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Slippery Rock. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,568, compared with $14,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the dance program here. Early-career dance graduates make about $19,681. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania admits about 72% of applicants.
Point Park University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value dance schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,570. Typical student debt for dance graduates is $27,000. Early-career dance graduates make about $17,781. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Temple University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dance, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dance graduates is $27,000. Dance graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,642 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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