Dance at Hope College
Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
16
Optimistic
15
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,050/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (24% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI
2.6x 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 | 2.5x | 2.6x | 2.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 35% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 16 | 15 | 12 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,680
About Hope College
Hope College accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,274 students in Holland, MI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $102,996 — 36% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Hope College →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 Hope College's Dance program score?
This program scores 15/100 — on the lower end for Dance. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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