Dance at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
22
Optimistic
21
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,125/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (24% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (3.5x 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 | $415K | $417K | $396K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.1x | 11.2x | 10.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 36% | 35% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 22 | 21 | 18 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,260
Out-of-state: $119,348 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,284
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Utah
University of Utah accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 26,041 students in Salt Lake City, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Utah →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 University of Utah's Dance program score?
This program scores 21/100 — 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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