17 Best Private Master's Dance Universities in the USA

Compare 55 programs at 17 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,786/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $86,182
Students: 7,857

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1967

US #3 QS World #174 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,190/yr
Admission rate: 37%
Earnings (10yr): $87,989
Students: 6,437

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Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private University · Est. 1834

US #16 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $39,949/yr
Admission rate: 14%
Earnings (10yr): $63,268
Students: 7,767

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New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,050/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,509
Students: 28,663

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George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,586/yr
Admission rate: 47%
Earnings (10yr): $90,873
Students: 11,182

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Duke University

Durham, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1838

US #129 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,612/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $97,800
Students: 6,442

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Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #183 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,564/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $75,790
Students: 32,952

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Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,892/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $78,354
Students: 7,277

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Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1831

US #336 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,177/yr
Admission rate: 16%
Earnings (10yr): $73,897
Students: 3,067

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Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida · Private University · Est. 1934

US #480 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,180/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $68,010
Students: 2,930

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, California · Private University · Est. 1863

US #560 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,378/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $78,812
Students: 1,947

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Bennington College

Bennington, Vermont · Private University · Est. 1932

US #594 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $30,947/yr
Admission rate: 45%
Earnings (10yr): $38,289
Students: 780

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Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi · Private University · Est. 1883

US #632 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,676/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $46,440
Students: 1,471

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Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1871

US #903 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,579/yr
Admission rate: 21%
Earnings (10yr): $64,027
Students: 2,544

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Hollins University

Roanoke, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1842

US #1223 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,896/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $40,075
Students: 665

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California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California · Private University · Est. 1961

US #1448 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $46,080/yr
Admission rate: 32%
Earnings (10yr): $41,198
Students: 860

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Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, New York · Private University · Est. 1926

US #1636 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $41,437/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $53,603
Students: 1,530

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Graduates of Dance programmes report a median $22,329 two years after finishing, across 74 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's Dance universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, Case Western Reserve University, Tulane University of Louisiana. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's Dance universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Master's Dance universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Master's Dance universities in the USA

This page lists private Master's Dance universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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