Dance at Radford University
Radford, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,476/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (24% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI
8.7x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
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 | $425K | $427K | $405K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.6x | 8.7x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.2x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 35% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 22 | 18 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,144
Out-of-state: $100,740 (4.2x ROI)
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$38,259
45% growth from Year 1
About Radford University
Radford University accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,609 in Radford, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at Radford University →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 Radford 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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