Best colleges for Dance in Texas
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the Texas programs in the federal field-of-study file, Stephen F Austin State University leads: its Dance graduates earn a median $57,593 four years after finishing, against the field's $39,980 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen F Austin State University | $57,593 | +$17,613 |
| 2 | Texas Woman's University | $53,072 | +$13,092 |
| 3 | Texas State University | $53,057 | +$13,077 |
| 4 | University of North Texas | $49,063 | +$9,083 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State University | $48,568 | +$8,588 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Texas college is best for Dance?
By graduate earnings, Stephen F Austin State University — its Dance bachelor's graduates earn a median $57,593 four years out, the highest of the 5 Texas programs in the federal file.
What do Dance graduates earn in Texas?
Across the ranked Texas programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $48,568 to $57,593. The field's national median is $39,980.
Is a Dance degree worth it?
On national medians the field sits at or below the $48,360 high-school baseline — the specific school and role decide whether it pays. The programs ranked here are the state's strongest.