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Dance at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,295/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (24% exposed)

Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #29 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	$410K	$413K	$393K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.6x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	36%	35%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	18	14

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,372

Out-of-state: $93,356 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,680

-34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

12.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$26,102

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,295 at University of North Carolina at Greensboro come in 8% above the national median of $22,512 for Dance programs.

With a 13.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Dance involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At a 1.0x debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio, loan repayment extends well beyond graduation. Financial aid and income-driven plans become important considerations.

A #29 ranking among 62 Dance programs places University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $24,295 to $26,102 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 13,848 in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

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

Choreographers $55,600/yr

Dancers N/A

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Consider the Trade Route?

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

What does a 18/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Dance at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

At 18/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Dance programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

What's the payoff timeline for a Dance degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

At $25,000 in median debt, graduates carry 12 months of starting salary in loans. Income-driven repayment plans may be relevant for many borrowers.

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