Location: Columbus, OH•In-State Tuition: $12,859•Out-of-State Tuition: $38,365•Admission Rate: 51%•Avg SAT: 1407

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Dance masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus$12,859————
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga$56,134$70,806———
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville$46,180$46,274———
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$36,556$46,307——
National Median—$46,274———

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.

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Dancers

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

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Choreographers

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

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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 Ohio State University-Main Campus, 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.