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Dance at Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
27
Optimistic
27
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,999/yr (42% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 7.6x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #5 of 62 Dance programs Top 10%

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 $447K $449K $424K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.6x 7.6x 7.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.8x 4.8x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 27 21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,776
Out-of-state: $92,752 (4.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$54,336
8% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,500
10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $31,999 per year, Dance graduates from Oakland University significantly outpace the $22,512 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

At 7.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

With only 24% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Dance are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $27,500 debt-to-$31,999 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #5 ranking out of 62 Dance programs nationally puts Oakland University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

About Oakland University

With 70% of applicants admitted, Oakland University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 12,450 in Rochester Hills, MI.

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Top Career Paths

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
Choreographers $55,600/yr
Dancers N/A
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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) 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) Ball State University ($28,838)

Other Majors at Oakland University

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($80,623) Computer Engineering ($78,709) Mechanical Engineering ($78,213) Industrial Engineering ($77,169) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,917) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($69,446) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($66,537) Management Information Systems and Services ($65,128)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oakland University's Dance program score?
This program scores 27/100 — 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. See full methodology →