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1 schools compared · Average earnings $13,598/yr
Schools Offering
1
Avg Grad Earnings
$13,598/yr
Avg TradeSchoolWorth Score
22/100
AI-Proof Rating
AI-Proof
79% of tasks AI-shielded

Best Schools for Dance

Top 1 schools ranked by TradeSchoolWorth Score. Click any row for full earnings projections and AI-proof analysis.

# School Score Earnings AI-Proof ROI
1 The Ailey School
New York, NY		 26
24–27		 $13,598/yr AI-Proof 8.6x

Highest Earning Dance Programs

Schools where Dance graduates earn the most in their first year after graduation.

School 1-Year Earnings Score AI-Proof
The Ailey School $13,598/yr 26 AI-Proof

Best ROI for Dance

Schools with the highest earnings-to-tuition ratio for Dance.

School ROI Multiple Earnings Score
The Ailey School 8.6x $13,598/yr 26

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Dance graduates earn?
Across 1 schools, Dance graduates earn an average of $13,598 per year in their first year after completing the program. Earnings range from $13,598 to $13,598 depending on the school.
How AI-proof is a career in Dance?
Dance is rated "AI-Proof" for AI resilience, with 79% of job tasks being hands-on work shielded from AI automation. This means most career tasks in this field remain hands-on work that AI cannot replicate.
Which school has the best Dance program?
Based on the TradeSchoolWorth Score (combining earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and ROI), The Ailey School ranks #1 for Dance with a score of 26/100 and graduate earnings of $13,598/yr.
Is Dance worth it?
On average, Dance graduates earn 8.6x their in-state tuition over 10 years. This is a moderate return — school choice matters significantly.

About This Data

This page aggregates Dance trade programs across 1 schools using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research from OpenAI and academic institutions.

The TradeSchoolWorth Score (0–100) combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and return on investment. Each school's program page includes three scenarios (strong growth, base case, conservative) showing 10-year earnings projections.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Last updated 2026.