Dance

Undergraduate certificate · The Ailey School · New York, NY

CIP 50.03

$13,598Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$24,453Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$13,898Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Dance at The Ailey School earn a median of $13,598 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $28,839 four years after graduating (middle half: —–$48,367). Median debt is $13,898, about 102% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dance graduates from The Ailey School make?

The median salary is $13,598 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,898.

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