2026 Best Value Dance Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Texas Womans University

Denton, TX

For return on investment, no school beat Texas Womans University this year in the United States. Located in Denton, TX, Texas Womans University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,640, compared with $18,480 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,953 to complete their Dance program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,544. That is a strong return on a $21,953 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Texas Womans University

#2

University Of California Riverside

Riverside, CA

A rank of #2 makes University Of California Riverside one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Riverside, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $14,636, compared with $46,524 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,187 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,699 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,187 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read the full report on University Of California Riverside

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Temple University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical Dance student debt is $27,000. Temple University alumni report median earnings of $63,727 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University has an acceptance rate of 80%. Read the full report on Temple University

#4

Ohio State University Main Campus

Columbus, OH

A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the best values in the United States. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Typical Dance student debt is $26,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,409. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants. More on Ohio State University Main Campus

#5

American University

You'll get strong value at American University, which ranked #5 this year. Read more about American University

#6

College Of The Sequoias

College Of The Sequoias ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. Get the full College Of The Sequoias report

#7

New Mexico State University Main Campus

New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Main Campus

#8

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. See the full Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach profile

#9

Troy University

Troy University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Troy University

#10

Barnard College

Barnard College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. More on Barnard College

#11

Miracosta College

Miracosta College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Miracosta College

#12

San Jose State University

San Jose State University placed #12 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Read the full report on San Jose State University

#13

Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Tyler Junior College report

#14

Chaffey College

Chaffey College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Read the full report on Chaffey College

#15

Dominican University Of California

Dominican University Of California ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. Get the full Dominican University Of California report

#16

Greenfield Community College

Greenfield Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about Greenfield Community College

#17

San Diego State University

San Diego State University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about San Diego State University

#18

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. See the full University Of Arizona profile

#19

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst profile

#20

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of California San Diego

#21

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis placed #21 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile

#22

Chapman University

Chapman University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. Read more about Chapman University

#23

Baldwin Wallace College

Baldwin Wallace College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Baldwin Wallace College

#24

Keene State College

Keene State College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Keene State College

#25

Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rio Hondo College

#26

Mt San Jacinto Community College District

Mt San Jacinto Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Mt San Jacinto Community College District profile

#27

South Texas College

South Texas College placed #27 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. See the full South Texas College profile

#28

Cuny Hunter College

Cuny Hunter College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile

#29

University Of South Carolina Columbia

University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of South Carolina Columbia

#30

University Of Wisconsin Madison

University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison

#31

Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College placed #31 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. More on Agnes Scott College

#32

University Of Nebraska Lincoln

University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln

#33

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. See the full Long Island University C W Post Campus profile

#34

Scripps College

Scripps College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on Scripps College

#35

The University Of Texas Pan American

The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. More on The University Of Texas Pan American

#36

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Georgia profile

#37

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report

#38

University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne report

#39

Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College placed #39 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cedar Crest College

#40

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Cleveland State University profile

#41

Napa Valley College

Napa Valley College placed #41 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Get the full Napa Valley College report

#42

Snow College

Snow College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Snow College

#43

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

#44

Middlebury College

Middlebury College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Middlebury College

#45

Moorpark College

Moorpark College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. More on Moorpark College

#46

Messiah College

Messiah College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. More on Messiah College

#47

Denison University

Denison University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Denison University

#48

Raritan Valley Community College

Raritan Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Raritan Valley Community College

#49

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University placed #49 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Read more about Wesleyan University

#50

Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. See the full Northern Michigan University profile