Dance

Bachelor's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

CIP 50.03

$17,110Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,576Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,446Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Dance at University at Buffalo earn a median of $17,110 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 $20,446, about 119% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Dance (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx
$27,843—
SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam
$24,094—
Marymount Manhattan College
New York
$21,880$26,595
Fordham University
Bronx
$20,381$25,000
Pace University
New York
$19,614$27,000
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York
$15,881$27,000
The Juilliard School
New York
$14,220$27,000
SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase
$12,039$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Dance graduates from University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $17,110 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,446.

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