Dance at University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,112/yr (25% vs median)

AI Risk Low (24% exposed)

Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)

ROI 7.7x earnings multiple (2.4x 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	$437K	$438K	$415K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.4x	2.4x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	36%	35%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	20	19	14

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,948

Out-of-state: $180,056 (2.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,360

10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,080

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$32,865

17% growth from Year 1

A 26% acceptance rate puts University of California-Irvine in competitive admissions territory, with 29,494 students enrolled in Irvine, CA.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

Choreographers $55,600/yr

Dancers N/A

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

What does a 19/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Dance at University of California-Irvine?

At 19/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Dance programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →