2026 Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Dance bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 364 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best Dance school in the United States. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school based in Durham, NC. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,758 in tuition and fees. Typical Dance student debt is $13,296. Read the full report on Duke University
Emory University came in at #2 on this year's Dance ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,280. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete their Dance program here. More on Emory University
Out of the 364 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Northwestern University landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. More on Northwestern University
The Juilliard School came in at #4 on this year's Dance ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,950. The Juilliard School Dance students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full The Juilliard School report
Out of the 364 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #5 spot. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Dance students take on a median of $21,813 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Texas State University San Marcos posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their Dance program here. Read more about Texas State University San Marcos
Washington University In St Louis landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Washington University In St Louis Dance students take on a median of $17,553 in debt. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
University Of Georgia came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete their Dance program here. More on University Of Georgia
University Of California Berkeley landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Berkeley, CA. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete their Dance program here. See the full University Of California Berkeley profile
Skidmore College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saratoga Springs, NY. About 83% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,140. Students borrow a median of $18,274 to complete their Dance program here. See the full Skidmore College profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Southern Methodist University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Based in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. Southern Methodist University Dance students take on a median of $20,712 in debt. Get the full Southern Methodist University report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Muhlenberg College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Based in Allentown, PA, Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Muhlenberg College posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,805. Typical Dance student debt is $27,000. Read more about Muhlenberg College
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in College Park, MD. About 89% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete their Dance program here. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical Dance student debt is $19,137. Read more about University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
University Of Southern California landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,875 to complete their Dance program here. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Goucher College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Goucher College posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Students from in state pay about $53,350 in tuition and fees. Goucher College Dance students take on a median of $25,406 in debt. See the full Goucher College profile
University Of Iowa landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Typical Dance student debt is $24,375. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
Texas Tech University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. See the full Texas Tech University profile
Messiah College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Dance schools. Located in Mechanicsburg, PA, Messiah College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,240. Students borrow a median of $26,195 to complete their Dance program here. See the full Messiah College profile
Arizona State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Dance schools. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical Dance student debt is $23,393. Read the full report on Arizona State University
University Of South Carolina Columbia did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Columbia, SC, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. University Of South Carolina Columbia Dance students take on a median of $24,472 in debt. See the full University Of South Carolina Columbia profile
Texas Christian University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Worth, TX. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Texas Christian University Dance students take on a median of $22,960 in debt. Get the full Texas Christian University report
American University placed #26 among Dance schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Typical Dance student debt is $24,139. See the full American University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Dance Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Loyola Marymount University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Loyola Marymount University posts a six-year graduation rate of 79%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,867. Graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. More on Loyola Marymount University
Texas Womans University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Texas Womans University is a public school based in Denton, TX. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,640, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Texas Womans University Dance students take on a median of $21,953 in debt. See the full Texas Womans University profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #29 position. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Florida ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Dance schools. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. The median Dance program debt is $16,500. More on University Of Florida
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Dance schools. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical Dance student debt is $22,386. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
San Jose State University placed #32 among Dance schools in the United States. San Jose State University is a public school based in San Jose, CA. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,410, compared with $21,010 for out-of-state students. See the full San Jose State University profile
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Based in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Dance program here. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,248. Typical Dance student debt is $26,000. More on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,568, with out-of-state students paying around $14,676. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
University Of California Santa Barbara ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Dance schools. This public school is set in Santa Barbara, CA. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,444, while out-of-state students pay about $47,332. Students borrow a median of $15,501 to complete their Dance program here. Get the full University Of California Santa Barbara report
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Students borrow a median of $19,061 to complete their Dance program here. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report
Hofstra University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hempstead, NY. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $57,660. Hofstra University Dance students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Get the full Hofstra University report
St Olaf College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $59,760 in tuition and fees. St Olaf College Dance students take on a median of $24,507 in debt. Get the full St Olaf College report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #41 among Dance schools in the United States. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete their Dance program here. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #42 among Dance schools in the United States. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Dance program here. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
New York University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $23,004 to complete their Dance program here. More on New York University
University Of California Irvine landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Set in Irvine, CA, University Of California Irvine is a public institution. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,752, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. University Of California Irvine Dance students take on a median of $20,080 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Irvine
Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school based in New Orleans, LA. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. The median Dance program debt is $22,077. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile
West Texas A And M University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Students from in state pay about $9,101 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Typical Dance student debt is $22,333. More on West Texas A And M University
George Washington University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. George Washington University Dance students take on a median of $22,910 in debt. Get the full George Washington University report
Lindenwood University placed #48 among Dance schools in the United States. Located in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lindenwood University graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $21,600 in tuition and fees. The median Dance program debt is $28,663. See the full Lindenwood University profile
Florida State University placed #49 among Dance schools in the United States. This public school is set in Tallahassee, FL. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,706 to complete their Dance program here. Get the full Florida State University report
Grand Valley State University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Grand Valley State University is a public school based in Allendale, MI. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $15,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete their Dance program here. Read more about Grand Valley State University
Rider University placed #51 among Dance schools in the United States. Based in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,120. Students borrow a median of $26,241 to complete their Dance program here. Read the full report on Rider University
Related Dance Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Dance Schools (All Levels)
- Best Dance Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dance Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dance Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Dance Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Dance Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Dance Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 364 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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