Where Temple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | — | $33,596 | — |
| Muhlenberg College | $26,415 | $50,178 | +90% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $19,681 | $35,714 | +81% |
| Point Park University | $17,781 | $27,186 | +53% |
| DeSales University | $20,611 | $26,974 | +31% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Dance bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (18 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Temple UniversityPhiladelphia | $22,082 | $19,681* | $33,596 | $27,000 | — |
 Muhlenberg CollegeAllentown | $60,240 | $26,415* | $50,178 | $27,000 | 1.02 |
 DeSales UniversityCenter Valley | $44,800 | $20,611* | $26,974 | — | — |
 Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock | $10,507 | $19,681* | $35,714 | $27,000 | 1.37 |
 Point Park UniversityPittsburgh | $38,160 | $17,781* | $27,186 | $27,000 | 1.52 |
 University of the ArtsPhiladelphia | $54,290 | $14,033* | $26,408 | $27,000 | 1.92 |
| 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 Temple University, approximately 30% 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 5 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.