Where Northeastern University Oakland Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all dance bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Dance bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (26 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northeastern University OaklandOakland | $63,949 | $24,087* | — | $23,624* | — |
 California State University-Long BeachLong Beach | $7,008 | $30,686* | $17,572 | $20,500* | 0.67 |
 University of California-IrvineIrvine | $14,237 | $28,112* | $22,738 | $20,080* | 0.71 |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $25,653* | — | $15,875* | 0.62 |
 California State University-FullertonFullerton | $7,073 | $24,087* | — | $25,000* | 1.04 |
 Chapman UniversityOrange | $62,784 | $21,275* | $29,661 | $23,624* | 1.11 |
| 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). 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 7 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.