Best colleges for Dance in Texas
Ranked by graduate earnings
Texas State University, Texas Woman's University and Sam Houston State University are the top bachelor's Dance programs in Texas by graduate earnings. Texas State University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $38,967, College Scorecard. Texas State University, Sam Houston State University and Texas Woman's University award the most Dance degrees in Texas: 33, 29 and 28 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 19 Texas colleges offer Dance and award 240 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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…
Top 5 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas State University San Marcos Public · Bachelor's degree | $38,967 | 33 | 55% | — | $22,500 |
| 2 | Texas Woman's University Denton Public · Bachelor's degree | $29,634 | 28 | 49% | — | $21,953 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville Public · Bachelor's degree | $19,202 | 29 | 55% | — | $26,000 |
| 4 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $33,340 | 11 | 53% | — | $31,000 |
| 5 | University of North Texas Denton Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $25,034 | 18 | 61% | — | $24,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Dance degrees in Texas
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas State University San Marcos Public | 33 | $38,967 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville Public | 29 | $19,202 |
| 3 | Texas Woman's University Denton Public | 28 | $29,634 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University Lubbock Public | 19 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of North Texas Denton Public | 18 | $25,034 |
| 6 | Southern Methodist University Dallas Private not-for-profit | 18 | Not reported |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin Public | 18 | Not reported |
| 8 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth Private not-for-profit | 15 | Not reported |
| 9 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches Public | 11 | $33,340 |
| 10 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Public | 7 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 9 Texas colleges offering Dance
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | Austin | Public | 9 |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler | Public | 8 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso | Public | 7 |
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon | Public | 7 |
| University of Houston | Houston | Public | 4 |
| El Paso Community College | El Paso | Public | 3 |
| University of St Thomas | Houston | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Houston City College | Houston | Public | 2 |
| South Texas College | McAllen | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Dancers (SOC 27-2031).
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Dance programs in Texas.
Which Texas colleges award the most Dance degrees?+
Texas State University (33 graduates a year), Sam Houston State University (29 graduates a year) and Texas Woman's University (28 graduates a year) award the most Dance degrees in Texas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 19 Texas colleges offer Dance.
What is the best college for Dance in Texas?+
By graduate earnings, Texas State University leads among bachelor's Dance programs in Texas, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $38,967, College Scorecard. Texas Woman's University and Sam Houston State University follow. By degrees awarded, Texas State University is the largest, with 33 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).
Which Dance program in Texas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Texas State University tops the list at $38,967. Compare it against graduates a year, 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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