Dance

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA

CIP 50.03

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,858Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Dance at University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $44,858. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,980 four years after graduating (middle half: $24,910–$57,333).

Dance (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$30,686$20,500
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$28,112$20,080
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$25,653$15,875
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$24,087$24,702
Chapman University
Orange
$21,275$23,624
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$19,787$19,309
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
$19,107$22,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dance graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara make?

The median salary is $44,858.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.