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Drama & Theater Arts at Chapman University

94 Bachelor's Degrees
17 Master's Degrees
#11 Overall Quality
Drama & Theater Arts is one of the majors in the visual & performing arts program at Chapman University.

We'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. Also, learn how Chapman ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.

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Drama & Theater Arts Degrees Available at Chapman

Chapman Theater Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Chapman came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools 11
Best Drama & Theater Arts Graduate Degree Schools 12
Best Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Degree Schools 12

Popularity of Theater at Chapman

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chapman University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in theater from Chapman. This makes it the #28 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Theater Graduates from Chapman Make?

$24,644 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Theater Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chapman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,644 a year. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Theater Graduates from Chapman Have?

$60,151 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Theater Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Chapman, theater students borrow a median amount of $60,151 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $50,400 for all theater majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Chapman is $653 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Theater from Chapman Cost?

$62,784 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$48,512 Average Student Debt

Chapman Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 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

Learn more about Chapman tuition and fees.

Chapman Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 43% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 theater.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 60
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 7

Does Chapman Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Theater?

Online degrees for the Chapman theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chapman Online Learning page.

Chapman Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 theater majors earned their master's degree from Chapman. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a master's in theater.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 3

Chapman Theater Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Chapman University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 306
Dance 45
Music 38
Design & Applied Arts 32
Fine & Studio Arts 13

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