by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/general-dance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general dance schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general dance, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in general dance, no school beat Utah Valley University this year. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. 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. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
Mt San Antonio College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general dance, landing the #2 spot this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,364, while out-of-state students pay about $10,464. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $9,384. General Dance graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Set against $9,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Scottsdale Community College one of the best values for general dance. Scottsdale Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Students borrow a median of $13,084 to complete the general dance program here. Early-career general dance graduates make about $48,039. Set against $13,084 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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