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Dance at Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
11 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
12
Optimistic
11
Base Case
7
Pessimistic
Earnings $24,515/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 2.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #55 of 62 Dance programs

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 $429K $431K $409K
Earnings Multiple 2.8x 2.8x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 12 11 7

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$155,600
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$101,148
35% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,456
24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Rider University's Dance graduates start at $24,515/yr — above the $22,512 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 2.8x 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 5%. Career paths for Dance are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

At #55 out of 62 programs, Rider University's financial outcomes for Dance trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $24,515 to $30,456 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Rider University

A 79% acceptance rate means Rider University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,192 students in Lawrenceville, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $101,148 — 35% less than the list 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 Rider University

Accounting and Related Services ($65,849) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods ($58,890) Finance and Financial Management Services ($57,881) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($57,145) International Business ($53,124) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($52,940) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($50,838) Mathematics ($50,478)

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 Rider University's Dance program score?
This program scores 11/100 — 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 →