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. In addition, we cover how Chapman ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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Chapman was ranked #47 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music 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 #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 47 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chapman University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in music from Chapman. This makes it the #287 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chapman is $14,538. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of music bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Chapman music 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.
Of the 3 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Chapman, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Chapman are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Chapman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 306 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 114 |
| Dance | 45 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
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