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Music at Chapman University

If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at Chapman University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Chapman University is located in Orange, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 music graduations were recorded at Chapman University.

Online & Distance Learning at Chapman University

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

Music Rankings at Chapman University

These rankings give you a sense of how Chapman University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#20 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#24 of 77
Best Value	California	#57 of 57
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#77 of 77
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#117 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#416 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Chapman University

Graduates of Chapman University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,755
2 years	$16,874
3 years	$21,771
4 years	$33,946
5 years	$44,976

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Chapman University earn a median of $33,946, compared with $68,393 for all Chapman University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Music graduates from Chapman University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at Chapman University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Chapman University are 50% women (15) and 50% men (15).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Chapman University

Among the 30 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Chapman University, 50% were women (15) and 50% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 47% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University, above the national average of 34%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Chapman University

This Music program at Chapman University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	11
Music Theory & Composition	4
Conducting	1
Keyboard Instruments	3
Voice Performance	8
Stringed Instruments	2
Percussion Instruments	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at Chapman University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.