by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Chapman ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chapman was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chapman University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in writing from Chapman. This makes it the #27 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chapman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,939 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,418 for all writing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Chapman was $1,940 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,400 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,378 | $17,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
Learn more about Chapman tuition and fees.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Chapman in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Chapman does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chapman Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at Chapman make a median salary of $40,950. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in writing from Chapman. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Chapman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Chapman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 43 |
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