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2026 Best General Dance Schools in the New England Region

4 Colleges in the United States
79 General Dance Degrees Awarded
$37,974 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Dance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general dance programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for general dance students.

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Best Schools for General Dance in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general dance education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in General Dance

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general dance. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 10 general dance degrees in the most recent data year. General Dance graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,543 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,234. Read more about the general dance program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Berklee College Of Music is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general dance, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Boston, Berklee College Of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 general dance degrees were awarded at Berklee College Of Music in the most recent year. Students who receive their general dance degree from Berklee College Of Music earn around $22,993 in the first couple years of their career. Berklee College Of Music graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general dance program report for Berklee College Of Music

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general dance schools. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Hartford graduates 58% of students within six years. About 11 general dance degrees were awarded at University Of Hartford in the most recent year. Students who receive their general dance degree from University Of Hartford earn around $51,123 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Hartford graduates carry a median of $25,648 in student loans. Get the full general dance details for University Of Hartford

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Dean College
Franklin, MA

Dean College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general dance, ranking #4. Dean College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Franklin. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dean College awarded about 30 general dance degrees in the most recent data year. General Dance graduates of Dean College earn a median of $24,236 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full general dance details for Dean College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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