New Jersey · Dance

Best Dance institutions in New Jersey, ranked by earnings

The Dance program is a part of the Visual and Performing Arts field, focusing on the study and practice of various dance forms. It caters to individuals passionate about movement, rhythm, and expression through dance, offering…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 50.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
117
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$23,191
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,844
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dancers
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Rider University
Lawrenceville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$24,5151561%$23,844
2Montclair State University
Montclair Public · Bachelor's degree
$23,1914165%$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Dancers (SOC 27-2031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
typically No formal educational credential

Top skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive Learning

What Dancers earn in New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Dance programs in New Jersey.

Which Dance program in New Jersey has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Rider University tops the list at $24,515. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Dance program?+

The Dance program is a part of the Visual and Performing Arts field, focusing on the study and practice of various dance forms. It caters to individuals passionate about movement, rhythm, and expression through dance, offering…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, critical thinking, monitoring, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Dancers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.5% growth with around 1,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A No formal educational credential is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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