by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a dance degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the early-career earnings of their dance graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send dance graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Ball State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid dance graduates in Indiana. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a public institution. Early-career dance graduates from Ball State University make a median of around $28,838 per year.
Anderson University Indiana came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying dance schools. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Indiana is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, dance degree recipients from Anderson University Indiana typically earn about $20,329 annually.
Indiana University Bloomington produces some of the highest-paid graduates in dance, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. Early-career dance graduates from Indiana University Bloomington make a median of around $14,831 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their dance graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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