Ranking

Best Dance Colleges in Massachusetts 2026

Salem State University leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 8.86 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 Massachusetts colleges offering Dance, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $15,996
Top earnings 10y: $71,631
Public / Private: 3 / 6

Salem State University

Salem, MA · Public

ROI score: 8.86
Net price: $15,996
Earnings 10y: $56,662
Acceptance: 95.9%

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public

ROI score: 8.77
Net price: $16,383
Earnings 10y: $57,466
Acceptance: 87.8%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

ROI score: 8.00
Net price: $22,383
Earnings 10y: $71,631
Acceptance: 59.7%

Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.80
Net price: $27,579
Earnings 10y: $64,027
Acceptance: 21%

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.52
Net price: $26,441
Earnings 10y: $58,418
Acceptance: 36%

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.88
Net price: $24,034
Earnings 10y: $46,938
Acceptance: 75.3%

Springfield College

Springfield, MA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 3.93
Net price: $30,587
Earnings 10y: $48,036
Acceptance: 71.9%

Dean College

Franklin, MA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 3.10
Net price: $30,684
Earnings 10y: $38,109
Acceptance: 73.7%

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 1.70
Net price: $49,465
Earnings 10y: $33,647
Acceptance: 43.5%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Massachusetts schools with positive Dance program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 5.62 (3 public, 6 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Salem State University in Salem, MA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Massachusetts colleges are in this list?

9 Massachusetts colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.