Dean College
Franklin, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 1,089 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,996 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,798 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,640 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,161 |
| $110k and up | $34,318 |
| All families (average) | $30,684 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $46,897 | +$5,853 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 4.4 yrs |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $36,644 | -$4,400 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,986 | +$21,942 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $36,724 | -$4,320 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,451 | +$6,407 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,086 | +$4,042 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 6.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $36,616 | -$4,428 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $33,485 | -$7,559 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,723 | +$1,679 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 9.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 54% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.