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Dance at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
22 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings $21,877/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 18.0x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #15 of 62 Dance programs Top 25%

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 $406K $408K $389K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.9x 18.0x 17.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.4x 5.4x 5.2x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 23 22 19

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$22,624
Out-of-state: $75,144 (5.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,988
-94% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
11.7 months of Year 1 earnings

About Florida State University

A 25% acceptance rate puts Florida State University in competitive admissions territory, serving a student body of 31,812 in Tallahassee, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
Choreographers $55,600/yr
Dancers N/A
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Compare & Explore

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Dance at Other Schools

Texas State University ($38,967) Stephen F Austin State University ($33,340) University of South Carolina-Columbia ($33,291) Oakland University ($31,999) University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ($31,597) California State University-Long Beach ($30,686) University of Iowa ($30,353) Texas Woman's University ($29,634)

Other Majors at Florida State University

Computer Engineering ($78,941) Industrial Engineering ($76,426) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($72,425) Chemical Engineering ($70,797) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($69,997) Civil Engineering ($67,050) Management Information Systems and Services ($66,252) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($62,578)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida State University's Dance program score?
This program scores 22/100 — on the lower end for Dance. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Florida State University rank so high for Dance?
The #15 ranking out of 62 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →