Dance at University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
24
Optimistic
23
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,034/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (24% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (5.9x 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 | $500K | $500K | $467K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.2x | 11.2x | 10.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.9x | 5.9x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 35% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 24 | 23 | 19 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,656
Out-of-state: $84,976 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
9.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,100
76% growth from Year 1
About University of North Texas
A 72% acceptance rate means University of North Texas is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 33,680 in Denton, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at University of North Texas →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Dance at University of North Texas?
A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Dance. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes University of North Texas's Dance program stand out?
Ranked #13 of 62 programs nationally, University of North Texas lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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