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. We've also included details on how Chapman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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Chapman is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 32 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chapman University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chapman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,519 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Chapman paid an average of $1,940 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 design majors earned their bachelor's degree from Chapman. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Chapman does not offer an online option for its design 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Chapman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 306 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 114 |
| Dance | 45 |
| Music | 38 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
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