Dance
Bachelor's degree · California Institute of the Arts · Valencia, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$45,119Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Dance at California Institute of the Arts earn a median of $45,119. 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
| College | Earnings (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 |
Other programs at California Institute of the Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftMaster's degree
$35,156 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$28,247 - Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's degree
$22,673 - Film/Video and Photographic ArtsMaster's degree
$20,842 - MusicBachelor's degree
$18,896 - MusicMaster's degree
$17,850 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$13,661 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$28,617 - Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree
$29,527
Frequently asked questions
How much do Dance graduates from California Institute of the Arts make?
The median salary is $45,119 and $45,119 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.