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Dance at Hope College

Holland, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
15 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
16
Optimistic
15
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings $23,050/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 2.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #40 of 62 Dance programs

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 $410K $413K $393K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.6x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 16 15 12

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,680
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$102,996
36% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $23,050/yr, roughly in line with the $22,512 national median for Dance. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

With only 24% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 4%. Career paths for Dance are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

At #40 out of 62 programs, Hope College's financial outcomes for Dance trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Hope College

Hope College accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,274 students in Holland, MI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $102,996 — 36% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
Choreographers $55,600/yr
Dancers N/A
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Dance at Other Schools

Texas State University ($38,967) Stephen F Austin State University ($33,340) University of South Carolina-Columbia ($33,291) Oakland University ($31,999) University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ($31,597) California State University-Long Beach ($30,686) University of Iowa ($30,353) Texas Woman's University ($29,634)

Other Majors at Hope College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($72,146) Engineering, General ($67,410) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($61,325) Accounting and Related Services ($61,120) Special Education and Teaching ($48,630) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($45,590) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($45,137) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($45,046)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hope College's Dance program score?
This program scores 15/100 — on the lower end for Dance. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →