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Dance at Pace University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
19 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
19
Optimistic
19
Base Case
16
Pessimistic
Earnings $19,614/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 1.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #24 of 62 Dance programs Top 50%

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 $396K $399K $381K
Earnings Multiple 1.9x 1.9x 1.9x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 19 19 16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$205,696
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$124,184
40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
16.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$32,763
67% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $19,614/yr, roughly in line with the $22,512 national median for Dance. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 1.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

With only 24% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 4%. Career paths for Dance are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $27,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $19,614 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

Ranked #24 out of 62 programs, Pace University's Dance offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Pace University

Pace University accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 7,725 students in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,184 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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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) 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 Pace University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($107,433) Accounting and Related Services ($69,166) Special Education and Teaching ($62,346) Finance and Financial Management Services ($61,246) International Business ($61,228) Computer Science ($60,551) Information Science/Studies ($52,116) Economics ($51,426)

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

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For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pace University's Dance program score?
This program scores 19/100 — on the lower end for Dance. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Pace University Dance graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.4x 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. See full methodology →