Best Dance Schools in California

California has 10 colleges offering Dance programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 129 recent graduates. Graduates earn $22,567 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $23,031.

Schools in CA

$22,567

CA Avg. Earnings

$23,031

National Avg.

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Dance in California

Public Schools (7)

$25,191

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$17,319

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in California produce comparable or higher early earnings for Dance graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Dance Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private

$19,455

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,093

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 55.6%

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public

$16,786

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,620

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 47.1%

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public

$35,600

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 63.3%

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 27.8%

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 96.2%

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,184

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 25.6%

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $14,394

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 8.7%

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 40.3%

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, CA · Private

$15,182

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,773

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 25.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Dance in California?

Chapman University ranks #1 for Dance in California with median graduate earnings of $19,455 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Dance programs in the state.

How much do Dance graduates earn in California?

Dance graduates in California earn an average of $22,567 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $23,031 for this major.

What is the hardest Dance school to get into in California?

University of California-Los Angeles is the most selective Dance program in California with an acceptance rate of 8.7%. The average acceptance rate across Dance programs in the state is 47.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Dance in California?

In California, private Dance programs produce average earnings of $17,319 vs $25,191 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in California

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.