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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for theater majors, Chapman came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Chapman University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chapman is $24,756. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's theater program at Chapman make a median salary of $28,001. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,429.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chapman, theater students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Chapman is $653 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Chapman University.
The theater program at Chapman awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chapman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% 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 bachelor's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 48 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 26 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of theater master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a master's in theater.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 8 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 4 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 190 |
Music | 37 |
Dance | 25 |
Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
Fine & Studio Arts | 8 |
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