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2026 Best General Dance Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
24 General Dance Degrees Awarded
$51,242 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Dance programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 358 schools to find the best for general dance students.

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Best Schools for General Dance in the United States

Below are the best general dance schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in General Dance

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Leading the list is Utah Valley University, our #1 school for general dance. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 24 general dance degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general dance program make about $51,242 in their early career. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. Get the full general dance details for Utah Valley University

Other General Dance Degree Levels

Explore the best general dance schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General Dance
Bachelor's Degrees in General Dance
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 358 schools evaluated.

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