Dance at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
19 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
20
Optimistic
19
Base Case
17
Pessimistic
Earnings $20,625/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 11.4x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #27 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 $400K $403K $384K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.3x 11.4x 10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.6x 5.6x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 20 19 17

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,336
Out-of-state: $71,416 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$54,904
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,320
14.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $20,625/yr, roughly in line with the $22,512 national median for Dance. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 11.4x 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 1.2x debt-to-first-year-earnings ratio, loan repayment extends well beyond graduation. Financial aid and income-driven plans become important considerations.

A #27 ranking among 62 Dance programs places University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 19/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Dance at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?
At 19/100, 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 Wisconsin-Stevens Point?
At $25,320 in median debt, graduates carry 15 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 →