Cheapest Dance Colleges in Utah

Dance students can launch their careers for under $9,000 annually at Utah Valley University, making it the most affordable option among Utah's seven dance programs. The $18,073 gap between UVU's net cost and Westminster University highlights the stark difference between public and private education costs. Utah's growing entertainment industry, fueled by film production incentives and a thriving performing arts scene in Salt Lake City, creates opportunities for graduates despite the modest $8,000 to $20,140 earning range.

Programs

$8,463 – $26,536

Net Price Range

$15,789

Avg. Program Earnings

56.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Dance Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Utah Valley University Orem, Utah	$8,463	$6,270	40.7%
2	Weber State University Ogden, Utah	$10,722	$6,391	43.0%
3	Southern Utah University Cedar City, Utah	$11,432	$6,770	59.0%	83.9%
4	University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah	$13,172	$9,315	63.9%	89.1%
5	Brigham Young University Provo, Utah	$14,487	$6,496	82.2%	66.7%
6	Utah Tech University Saint George, Utah	$15,265	$6,074	34.2%
7	Westminster University Salt Lake City, Utah	$26,536	$41,416	69.4%	69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Utah Valley University the cheapest dance program in the state?

UVU's net cost of $8,463 beats all other Utah dance programs by at least $2,259. In-state students pay just $6,270 in tuition, and graduates earn $20,140 annually, the highest reported salary among Utah dance programs.

How do graduation rates compare across Utah's most affordable dance programs?

Brigham Young University leads with an 82.2% graduation rate despite charging $14,487 net cost. Southern Utah University achieves a solid 59% graduation rate at $11,432, while Utah Tech struggles with only 34.2% of dance students completing their degrees.

Does attending a private dance program in Utah justify the higher costs?

Westminster University costs $26,536 annually but lacks published earnings data for dance graduates. BYU offers better value at $14,487 with the state's highest graduation rate, though its graduates earn just $8,000 annually according to available data.

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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.