2026 Best Value Dance Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Texas Womans University

Denton, TX

Texas Womans University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Denton, TX, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,640, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Students borrow a median of $21,953 to complete their Dance program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,544 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,953 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Texas Womans University report

#2

University Of California Riverside

Riverside, CA

A rank of #2 makes University Of California Riverside one of the best values in the United States. Set in Riverside, CA, University Of California Riverside is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,636, compared with $46,524 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,187 to complete their Dance program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $67,699. Set against $19,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Riverside has an acceptance rate of 76%. Read more about University Of California Riverside

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Temple University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Dance program here. Median earnings reach $63,727 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Temple University has an acceptance rate of 80%. Read the full report on Temple University

#4

Ohio State University Main Campus

Columbus, OH

Out of the 364 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #4 spot. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Ohio State University Main Campus Dance students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $60,409 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 61%. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile

#5

Denison University

A rank of #5 makes Denison University one of the best values in the United States. Read more about Denison University

#6

Hampshire College

Hampshire College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hampshire College report

#7

Antelope Valley College

Antelope Valley College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. More on Antelope Valley College

#8

Emory University

Emory University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. See the full Emory University profile

#9

Greenfield Community College

Greenfield Community College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Greenfield Community College profile

#10

Missouri Valley College

Missouri Valley College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Missouri Valley College

#11

Cornell University

Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. See the full Cornell University profile

#12

Madonna University

Madonna University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. Read more about Madonna University

#13

University Of Rochester

University Of Rochester came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Rochester

#14

Brenau University

Brenau University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on Brenau University

#15

Cornish College Of The Arts

Cornish College Of The Arts landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Cornish College Of The Arts

#16

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Texas Tech University

#17

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. See the full Long Island University C W Post Campus profile

#18

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Pittsburg State University profile

#19

Brigham Young University Idaho

Brigham Young University Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on Brigham Young University Idaho

#20

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #20 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report

#21

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson University Indiana came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Anderson University Indiana report

#22

Carleton College

Carleton College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. See the full Carleton College profile

#23

Franklin And Marshall College

Franklin And Marshall College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Franklin And Marshall College

#24

Rowan University

Rowan University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. See the full Rowan University profile

#25

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. More on University Of Arizona

#26

Claremont Mckenna College

Claremont Mckenna College placed #26 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Read more about Claremont Mckenna College

#27

Moorpark College

Moorpark College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Moorpark College

#28

Cypress College

Cypress College placed #28 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cypress College

#29

Smith College

Smith College placed #29 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Read the full report on Smith College

#30

Riverside City College

Riverside City College placed #30 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Get the full Riverside City College report

#31

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica College placed #31 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. See the full Santa Monica College profile

#32

California State University Channel Islands

California State University Channel Islands offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full California State University Channel Islands report

#33

Cerritos College

Cerritos College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. More on Cerritos College

#34

Arizona State University

Arizona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Arizona State University

#35

Butler University

Butler University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. See the full Butler University profile

#36

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. Read the full report on Cleveland State University

#37

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University placed #37 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. More on Grand Canyon University

#38

Hofstra University

Hofstra University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hofstra University report

#39

Northwestern University

Northwestern University offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. See the full Northwestern University profile

#40

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach report

#41

Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. Get the full Long Beach City College report

#42

Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Agnes Scott College

#43

Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Paradise Valley Community College

#44

American Musical And Dramatic Academy

American Musical And Dramatic Academy ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. More on American Musical And Dramatic Academy

#45

Casper College

Casper College placed #45 among the best-value Dance schools in the United States. Get the full Casper College report

#46

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus

#47

Kansas State University

Kansas State University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dance schools. More on Kansas State University

#48

Mercyhurst College

Mercyhurst College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Mercyhurst College

#49

Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Georgian Court University profile

#50

University Of Akron Main Campus

University Of Akron Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus