Cheapest Dance Colleges in New Jersey

New Jersey City University offers the state's most affordable Dance program at just $11,732 net cost, creating a $13,555 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options among seven schools. While public universities dominate the lower cost range, private institutions like Centenary and Georgian Court push net prices above $19,000. Dance graduates can leverage New Jersey's proximity to New York City's theater district and Philadelphia's arts scene, with median earnings reaching $25,194 at Rutgers-New Brunswick.

Programs

$11,732 – $25,287

Net Price Range

$23,762

Avg. Program Earnings

61.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Dance Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	New Jersey City University Jersey City, New Jersey	$11,732	$13,971	38.7%	90.1%
2	Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey	$14,159	$14,766	64.3%	91.3%
3	Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	$19,037	$37,732	56.6%	96.5%
4	Georgian Court University Lakewood, New Jersey	$20,218	$37,110	55.1%	75.8%
5	Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey	$22,185	$15,700	68.3%	76.9%
6	Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey	$23,519	$17,239	85.0%	66.3%
7	Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey	$25,287	$38,900	63.3%	84.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes New Jersey City University so much cheaper than other Dance programs?

As a public university, NJCU charges in-state students $13,971 in tuition while offering substantial financial aid that reduces the net cost to $11,732. This represents nearly $2,500 less than the next cheapest option at Montclair State University.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive Dance programs?

Rutgers-New Brunswick leads with an 85% graduation rate despite costing $23,519 net, while the cheapest option at NJCU graduates just 38.7% of students. Montclair State offers a middle ground with 64.3% graduation rates at $14,159 net cost.

Is the earnings difference significant between New Jersey Dance programs?

Rider University graduates earn $22,329 compared to $25,194 at Rutgers-New Brunswick, creating a $2,865 gap in median earnings. Both schools charge similar net costs around $23,000-25,000, making Rutgers the better return on investment.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.