Where New York University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all dance bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | — | $20,671 | — |
| Marymount Manhattan College | $21,880 | $33,622 | +54% |
| Pace University | $19,614 | $32,763 | +67% |
| Fordham University | $20,381 | $32,434 | +59% |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $12,039 | $21,927 | +82% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Dance bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (30 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $19,614* | $20,671 | $23,004 | — |
 CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx | $7,410 | $27,843* | — | $11,994 | 0.43 |
 SUNY College at PotsdamPotsdam | $8,712 | $24,094* | — | — | — |
 Marymount Manhattan CollegeNew York | $40,260 | $21,880* | $33,622 | $27,000 | 1.23 |
 Fordham UniversityBronx | $61,992 | $20,381* | $32,434 | $26,000 | 1.28 |
 Pace UniversityNew York | $51,424 | $19,614* | $32,763 | $27,000 | 1.38 |
| National Median | — | $21,878* | — | $25,000 | 1.14 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with dance graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At New York University, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.