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Drama & Theater Arts at Chapman University

Drama & Theater Arts at Chapman University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Drama & Theater Arts, take a look at what Chapman University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Chapman University sits in Orange, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 107 drama & theater arts graduations were recorded at Chapman University.

Studying Online at Chapman University

Online coursework is an option at Chapman University. Of 9,760 students, 1 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 71 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Drama & Theater Arts Rankings at Chapman University

Rankings can help you compare Chapman University’s Drama & Theater Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 62
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #6 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #23 of 367
Best Value California #62 of 62
Best Value Far Western (Region) #74 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #360 of 365

Earnings for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates from Chapman University

Graduates of Chapman University’s Drama & Theater Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Drama & Theater Arts at Chapman University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,272
2 years $24,403
3 years $36,435
4 years $40,640
5 years $42,793

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Chapman University take home a median $40,640, compared with $68,393 for all Chapman University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Drama & Theater Arts earnings compared with all majors at Chapman University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Drama & Theater Arts graduates from Chapman University is $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Chapman University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Drama & Theater Arts graduates at Chapman University are 54% women (58) and 46% men (49).

Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Program at Chapman University

Among the 90 bachelor’s drama & theater arts graduates at Chapman University, 58% were women (52) and 42% were men (38).

Chapman University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 57
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 3
Asian 8
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Chapman University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Drama & Theater Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Drama & Theater Arts Master’s Program at Chapman University

Of the 17 master’s drama & theater arts graduates at Chapman University, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).

Chapman University gender breakdown of Drama & Theater Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Chapman University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Drama & Theater Arts majors at Chapman University

Minority students account for 47% of Drama & Theater Arts master’s degree recipients at Chapman University, above the national average of 29%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Drama & Theater Arts Concentrations at Chapman University

The Drama & Theater Arts program at Chapman University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Theater Arts 17
Playwriting & Screenwriting 79
Acting 11

Best-Paid Careers for Drama & Theater Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Drama & Theater Arts program at Chapman University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Drama & Theater Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Choreographers $109,380
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Musicians and Singers $96,571
Media Programming Directors $90,799
Producers and Directors $90,515
Dancers $74,180
Talent Directors $73,937
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Media Technical Directors/Managers $65,049

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