Dance at Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
16
Optimistic
15
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings
$22,993/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (24% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI
2.1x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Dance graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $410K | $413K | $393K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.0x | 2.1x | 2.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 35% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 16 | 15 | 12 |
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$201,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
14.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$19,056
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes
About Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 7,510 students in Boston, MA.
See all programs and financial aid at Berklee College of Music →Top Career Paths
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80,190/yr
Choreographers
$55,600/yr
Dancers
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Berklee College of Music's Dance program score?
This program scores 15/100 — on the lower end for Dance. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Berklee College of Music Dance graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.2x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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