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2027 Best Value Dance Schools in North Carolina

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,830 Avg Student Debt
$54,222 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Dance Badge [Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for dance students.

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2027 Best Value Dance Schools in North Carolina

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dance, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Dance Schools

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro tops our 2027 list of the best value dance schools in North Carolina. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,661, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the dance program here. Dance graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $24,295 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.

2

Students looking for strong value in dance will find it at University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Winston Salem, University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,477, compared with $27,211 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the dance program here. Dance graduates of University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts earn a median of $14,201 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts admits about 30% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of North Carolina At Charlotte one of the best values for dance. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dance graduates is $26,625. Dance graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $23,587 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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East Carolina University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value dance schools. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,747 to complete the dance program here. Soon after graduation, dance degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $51,931. Set against $24,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Appalachian State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value dance schools. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,579, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Dance graduates carry a median of $21,992 in student loans. Dance graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $42,340 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Elon University came in at #6 for value in dance this year. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $46,958 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,619 to complete the dance program here. Dance graduates of Elon University earn a median of $50,463 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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