Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,556
5th percentile
60th percentile in New York

Earnings Distribution

How New York University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Dance masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$36,556$46,307โ€”โ€”
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga$56,134$70,806โ€”โ€”โ€”
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville$46,180$46,274โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$46,274โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with dance graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Dancers

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Jobs growth:

Choreographers

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Jobs growth:
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.