Dance at Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
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
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
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,456
24% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Rider 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 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.
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