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Dance in New York

Dance Schools in New York

Jobs for Dance Grads in New York

19,270 people in the state and 110,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Dance.

Dance Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Dance Jobs in New York

Dance grads earn an average of $143,975 in the state and $100,878 nationwide.

Dance Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 21 colleges in New York offering Dance degrees. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,956 a year. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $23,546 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

#3

The Ailey School

New York

Graduates earn a median salary of $13,522 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 49%, getting in takes some planning. Undergrads from New York pay around $14,235 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $21,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,779 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Pace University

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,677 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,983 a year. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $14,067 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

SUNY Brockport

Brockport

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,653 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Adelphi University

Garden City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $65,016 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#11

Hofstra University

Hempstead

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,815 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#12

CUNY Hunter College

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,228 a year. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,331 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,259 a year. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#15

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,073 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 23% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#16

Barnard College

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,946 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#17

Nazareth University

Rochester

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,201 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,668 a year. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,289 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,228 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#21

Hamilton College

Clinton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,320 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Dance Careers in NY

Some of the careers Dance majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Choreographers 15% $109,380
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Dancers 1% $74,180

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Dance.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Music 25,853
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Other Visual Art 941

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