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Dance at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree
19 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
20
Optimistic
19
Base Case
16
Pessimistic
Earnings $20,417/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #23 of 62 Dance programs Top 50%

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 $400K $402K $384K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.9x 11.0x 10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.8x 3.9x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 20 19 16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,568
Out-of-state: $104,392 (3.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$40,044
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,625
12.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $20,417/yr, Dance graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas land near the $22,512 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

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.

The $21,625 debt load exceeds a year of the $20,417 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

Ranked #23 out of 62 programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Dance offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

With 96% of applicants admitted, University of Nevada-Las Vegas prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 24,131 students in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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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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 University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($83,327) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,254) Construction Management ($75,485) Civil Engineering ($69,629) Mechanical Engineering ($67,050) Computer Engineering ($65,436) Computer Science ($64,854) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($62,134)

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Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Nevada-Las Vegas's Dance program score?
This program scores 19/100 — on the lower end for Dance. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do University of Nevada-Las Vegas Dance graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →