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2026 Best Dance Associate’s Degree Schools

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

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

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 364 schools to find the best for dance students.

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Best Schools for Dance in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in dance, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Dance

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Utah Valley University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in dance. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 28 dance degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, dance degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. See the full dance program report for Utah Valley University

Other Dance Degree Levels

Explore the best dance schools at other degree levels:

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

This ranking is produced 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 · 364 schools evaluated.

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