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. 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 #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Chapman is $653 per month.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of theater bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.