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Dance at California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,686/yr (36% vs median)

AI Risk Low (24% exposed)

Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)

ROI 15.8x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 62 Dance programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Dance graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$442K	$443K	$419K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.8x	15.8x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.9x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	36%	35%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	18

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,032

Out-of-state: $75,552 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,724

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$27,350

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

California State University-Long Beach Dance graduates command $30,686/yr out of the gate, well above the $22,512 national median. That 36% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

With a 15.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Dance involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $20,500 against $30,686/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

California State University-Long Beach ranks #11 among 62 Dance programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About California State University-Long Beach

California State University-Long Beach's 47% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 34,131 students in Long Beach, CA. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr

Choreographers $55,600/yr

Dancers N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 24/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Dance at California State University-Long Beach?

At 24/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Dance programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is California State University-Long Beach one of the best schools for Dance?

Among 62 Dance programs, California State University-Long Beach's #11 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →