Bachelor's+1% vs national median150 grads tracked
Dance at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 29th of 64 bachelor's programs in Dance by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,246
middle 50%: $21,916 – $40,568
Median · 5 years out
$43,271
middle 50%: $30,437 – $56,053
Median · 10 years out
$48,487
middle 50%: $35,940 – $59,253
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Dance (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
UNC Charlotte Dance graduates earn a median salary of $30k in their first year. Earnings grow to $43k by year five and $48k by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
10.1 yrs
≈ $12,060 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$46,383 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$44,206 · 5 yrs out
University of Hartford
$44,129 · 5 yrs out
George Mason University
$43,820 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Radford University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$42,897 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$42,897 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out
Related fields of study
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Compare universities
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Compare universities
Design and Applied Arts
Compare universities
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Compare universities
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Compare universities
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare universities