by our College Data Analytics TeamDance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for dance students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the dance degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Utah, our #1 school for dance. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Utah awarded about 46 dance degrees in the most recent data year. Dance graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $24,125 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,269. Get the full dance details for University Of Utah
Students looking for a strong dance program will find one at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 dance students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dance program make about $54,507 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,184 to complete this degree. Read more about the dance program at Brigham Young University Provo
A rank of #3 makes Utah Valley University one of the top schools for dance. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Utah Valley University awarded about 36 dance degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dance degree from Utah Valley University earn around $51,242 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,478. More information about a degree in dance from Utah Valley University
A rank of #4 makes Brigham Young University Idaho one of the top schools for dance. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. About 14 dance degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Students who receive their dance degree from Brigham Young University Idaho earn around $43,853 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,287. Read more about the dance program at Brigham Young University Idaho
This ranking is produced 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.
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