by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Dance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/dance/general-dance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 8 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.
For return on investment in general dance, no school beat Utah Valley University this year. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical student debt for general dance graduates is $16,478. General Dance graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
University Of Utah is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general dance, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. General Dance graduates carry a median of $17,269 in student loans. Early-career general dance graduates make about $24,125. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general dance schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete the general dance program here. Soon after graduation, general dance degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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