2027 Best Value General Dance Schools
[General Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/general-dance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general dance education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 97 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general dance students.
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2027 Best Value General Dance Schools in the United States
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Best Value General Dance Schools
Cuny Hunter College tops our 2027 list of the best value general dance schools in the United States. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,382, while out-of-state students pay about $15,332. Students borrow a median of $11,091 to complete the general dance program here. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from Cuny Hunter College generally make around $51,372. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny Hunter College admits about 54% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes California State University Fullerton one of the best values for general dance. California State University Fullerton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton. Students from in state pay about $7,470 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,070. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $25,000. Early-career general dance graduates make about $24,087. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in general dance will find it at University Of Florida, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the general dance program here. General Dance graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $16,639 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Utah Valley University earned it the #4 place for general dance. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $16,478. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in general dance will find it at Mt San Antonio College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,364, while out-of-state students pay about $10,464. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete the general dance program here. General Dance graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
California State University Long Beach placed #6 among the best values for general dance. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,374, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. General Dance graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $30,686. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. California State University Long Beach admits about 46% of applicants.
Florida State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general dance schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $21,706. Early-career general dance graduates make about $21,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
Allan Hancock College earned the #8 position for value in general dance this year. Allan Hancock College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Maria. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,156, while out-of-state students pay about $9,892. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,786.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #9 position for value in general dance this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the general dance program here. General Dance graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $66,254 early in their careers. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California Los Angeles placed #10 among the best values for general dance. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $19,309. General Dance graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $19,787 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,309 median debt. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Idaho ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value general dance schools. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $13,287. Early-career general dance graduates make about $43,853. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #12 among the best values for general dance. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. General Dance graduates carry a median of $24,545 in student loans. Early-career general dance graduates make about $16,389. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Womans University landed the #13 spot for general dance value this year. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,640, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Students borrow a median of $21,953 to complete the general dance program here. General Dance graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of $29,634 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #14 spot for general dance value this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $25,000. General Dance graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $24,295 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value general dance schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the general dance program here. Early-career general dance graduates make about $65,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #16 for value in general dance this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,748, compared with $27,411 for out-of-state students. General Dance graduates carry a median of $24,652 in student loans. Early-career general dance graduates make about $20,417. That is a strong return on a $24,652 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of California Irvine ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value general dance schools. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Students borrow a median of $20,080 to complete the general dance program here. General Dance graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $28,112 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,080 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
Scottsdale Community College placed #18 among the best values for general dance. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. General Dance graduates carry a median of $13,084 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College generally make around $48,039. That is a strong return on a $13,084 median debt.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #19 spot for general dance value this year. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Students borrow a median of $19,061 to complete the general dance program here. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $57,461. That is a strong return on a $19,061 median debt. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign admits about 42% of applicants.
Middle Tennessee State University placed #20 among the best values for general dance. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,266, with out-of-state students paying around $31,574. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $22,754. General Dance graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $43,575 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Wayne State University earned the #21 position for value in general dance this year. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $25,000. General Dance graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $23,626 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
Arizona State University came in at #22 for value in general dance this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $23,393. Early-career general dance graduates make about $27,310. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
San Diego State University landed the #23 spot for general dance value this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,728, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. Students borrow a median of $16,417 to complete the general dance program here. General Dance graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $51,162 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 36%.
University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #24 among the best values for general dance. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,371, with out-of-state students paying around $32,271. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete the general dance program here. General Dance graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $60,324 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maryland College Park placed #25 among the best values for general dance. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete the general dance program here. Early-career general dance graduates make about $57,901. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 97 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 97 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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