Chapman University
Orange, California · Private, nonprofit · 7,478 undergraduates
Of 40 programs with reported earnings, 39 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 67 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $33,559 |
| $30k to $48k | $33,978 |
| $48k to $75k | $33,709 |
| $75k to $110k | $40,011 |
| $110k and up | $55,066 |
| All families (average) | $46,555 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $84,378 | +$47,402 | clears the bar | $19,625 | 0.4 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $66,494 | +$29,518 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $119,002 | +$82,026 | clears the bar | $170,800 | 2.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,617 | +$26,641 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $72,529 | +$35,553 | clears the bar | $23,125 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $76,412 | +$39,436 | clears the bar | $17,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $73,461 | +$36,485 | clears the bar | $18,777 | 0.5 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's Degree | $50,895 | +$13,919 | clears the bar | $144,710 | 10.4 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $51,611 | +$14,635 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $153,718 | +$116,742 | clears the bar | $248,569 | 2.1 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $94,016 | +$57,040 | clears the bar | $159,899 | 2.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $68,856 | +$31,880 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $121,592 | +$84,616 | clears the bar | $79,168 | 0.9 yrs |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,917 | +$27,941 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $112,780 | +$75,804 | clears the bar | $21,809 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 40 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 82% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.