Is Chapman University worth it?
Chapman University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Orange, California (midsize city). It awarded 2,712 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, cinematography and film and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,757
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,336
Median earnings 10 years after
$70,070
Average net price
$46,555
Completion rate
82%
Completions (2024)
2,712
Years to pay back
2.5 years
Students (undergrad)
7,478
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,657 | $84,378 | 344 |
| Law | First professional | $74,737 | $119,002 | 250 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $35,795 | $66,494 | 156 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $77,192 | $94,016 | 108 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's | $39,901 | $76,412 | 87 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,661 | $63,617 | 85 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $24,644 | $51,611 | 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $91,418 | $121,592 | 69 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $44,601 | $73,461 | 64 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $78,465 | $153,718 | 62 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $124,016 | $84,482 | 57 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $25,007 | $72,529 | 54 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $40,141 | $80,139 | 52 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,124 | $68,856 | 52 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's | $28,832 | $50,895 | 50 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 414 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 151 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 145 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Master's | 90 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 84 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 80 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 73 |
| Business/Corporate Communications, General | Bachelor's | 71 |
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Sources: federal figures for Chapman University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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