Dance
Bachelor's degree · SUNY at Purchase College · Purchase, NY
$12,039Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$30,406Median earnings 4 years after
$21,932Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
41Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Dance at SUNY at Purchase College earn a median of $12,039 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 $26,000, about 216% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Dance (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $17,110 | $20,446 |
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York | $15,881 | $27,000 |
| The Juilliard School New York | $14,220 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Dance graduates from SUNY at Purchase College make?
The median salary is $12,039 one year after graduation and $21,932 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.