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Best Dance Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 3 colleges offering Dance programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 87 recent graduates. Graduates earn $23,762 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $23,031.

3
Schools in NJ
$23,762
NJ Avg. Earnings
$23,031
National Avg.
87
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Dance in New Jersey

Public Schools (2)
$25,194
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$22,329
avg. 2yr earnings

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

Dance Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Rutgers University-New Brunswick logo

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$25,194
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,229
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 65.3%
#2
Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,947
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 87.4%
#3
Rider University logo

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private

$22,329
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,861
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 79.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Dance in New Jersey?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranks #1 for Dance in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of $25,194 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Dance programs in the state.
How much do Dance graduates earn in New Jersey?
Dance graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $23,762 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $23,031 for this major.
What is the hardest Dance school to get into in New Jersey?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the most selective Dance program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 65.3%. The average acceptance rate across Dance programs in the state is 77.4%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Dance in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, private Dance programs produce average earnings of $22,329 vs $25,194 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New Jersey

Computer Science $83,177 Computer Engineering $74,921 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,746 Civil Engineering $65,716 Management Information Systems and Services $64,659 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $64,087 Engineering Science $60,936 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $59,291
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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.