Program Analysis
University of North Texas's Dance graduates start at $25,034/yr — above the $22,512 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Dance programs nationally.
AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 7% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.
Median debt of $20,500 represents roughly 10 months of the $25,034 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #13 of 62 nationally, this is a top-5% Dance program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $44,100 show a 76% jump from the $25,034 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.