2027 Best Dance Schools in Virginia

Dance is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their dance programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best dance schools.

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• Best Dance Schools in Virginia

Best Schools for Dance in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall dance education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Dance

1

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Dance Degrees Awarded

$12,409 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 school for dance. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 16 dance students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dance degree from George Mason University earn around $12,409 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,975 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in dance from George Mason University

2

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Dance Degrees Awarded

$62,948 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong dance program will find one at Shenandoah University, which ranked #2. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Shenandoah University awarded about 15 dance degrees in the most recent data year. Dance graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,005 to complete this degree. Read more about the dance program at Shenandoah University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.