by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/general-dance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general dance education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 358 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general dance schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general dance degrees they offer, see the list below.
Hollins University tops our 2026 list of the best value general dance schools in the United States. Hollins University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Roanoke. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,560. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general dance program here. Early-career general dance graduates make about $26,798. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Jacksonville University earned it the #2 place for general dance. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,150. Students borrow a median of $25,619 to complete the general dance program here. Early-career general dance graduates make about $46,274. Set against $25,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Marys College Of California is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general dance, landing the #3 spot this year. Saint Marys College Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moraga. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,803. Students borrow a median of $25,041 to complete the general dance program here. Early-career general dance graduates make about $70,806. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
New York University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general dance, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Students borrow a median of $23,004 to complete the general dance program here. Early-career general dance graduates make about $36,556. Set against $23,004 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 358 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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