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.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among dance schools in Utah. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete the dance program here. Early-career dance graduates make about $51,242. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the best values for dance. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the dance program here. Dance graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $54,507 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in dance will find it at University Of Utah, which ranked #3. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Students borrow a median of $17,269 to complete the dance program here. Soon after graduation, dance degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $24,125. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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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