by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Chapman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Chapman was ranked #105 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 105 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chapman University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Chapman. This makes it the #332 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chapman is $70,362. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chapman, accounting students borrow a median amount of $43,269 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Chapman is $353 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Chapman paid an average of $1,940 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Chapman in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Chapman does not offer an online option for its accounting 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Chapman. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Chapman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 554 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 113 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 46 |
| Real Estate | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.