Best Dance Schools in New York

New York has 11 colleges offering Dance programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 227 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $21,045 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $23,031. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

11
Schools in NY
$21,045
NY Avg. Earnings
$23,031
National Avg.
74
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Dance in New York

Public Schools (4)
$21,132
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (7)
$20,995
avg. 2yr earnings

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

Dance Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

#1
S

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY · Public

$25,967
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $22,152
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 71.3%
#2
F

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

$25,194
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,996
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 56.3%
#3
H

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private

$25,194
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,958
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 70.6%
#4
P

Pace University

New York, NY · Private

$22,806
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,543
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 77.1%
#5
C

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public

$21,964
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 54.0%
#6
M

Marymount Manhattan College

New York, NY · Private

$21,403
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 78.9%
#7
A

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private

$19,227
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 77.5%
#8
U

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public

$18,771
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $19,653
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 69.3%
#9
S

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY · Public

$17,824
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $13,426
Graduates: 48
Acceptance: 72.8%
#10
L

Long Island University

Brookville, NY · Private

$16,663
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.8%
#11
N

New York University

New York, NY · Private

$16,478
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,881
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 9.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Dance in New York?
SUNY Brockport ranks #1 for Dance in New York with median graduate earnings of $25,967 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Dance programs in the state.
How much do Dance graduates earn in New York?
Dance graduates in New York earn an average of $21,045 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $23,031 for this major.
What is the hardest Dance school to get into in New York?
New York University is the most selective Dance program in New York with an acceptance rate of 9.4%. The average acceptance rate across Dance programs in the state is 66.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Dance in New York?
In New York, private Dance programs produce average earnings of $20,995 vs $21,132 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 7 private options in the state.

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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.