Dance
Bachelor's degree · Chapman University · Orange, CA
$21,275Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,612Median earnings 4 years after
$33,077Median earnings 5 years after
$23,624Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Dance at Chapman University earn a median of $21,275 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,980 four years after graduating (middle half: $24,910–$57,333). Median debt is $23,624, about 111% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
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 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $19,787 | $19,309 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $19,107 | $22,750 |
Other programs at Chapman University
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$124,016 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$91,418 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$90,639 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$79,836 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$78,465 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$77,192 - LawFirst professional degree
$74,737 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$70,362 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$67,125 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$64,257 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$60,278 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$59,689 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$59,081 - StatisticsUndergraduate certificate
$57,048 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,657 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$54,064 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$50,538 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$46,519 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$44,601 - JournalismBachelor's degree
$41,645
Frequently asked questions
How much do Dance graduates from Chapman University make?
The median salary is $21,275 one year after graduation and $33,077 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,624.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.