by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Chapman University ranks among other schools offering degrees in drama & theater arts.
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Chapman University is in the top 5% of the country for drama & theater arts. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 367 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Chapman University conferred 90 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Chapman University report a median salary of $40,640 a year. This is below $68,393, the median for all majors at Chapman University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Chapman University, drama & theater arts students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is higher than $21,581, the typical median for all majors at Chapman University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,250 | $64,580 |
| Fees | $404 | $404 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Chapman University were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 65% of drama & theater arts master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts master’s degree graduates at Chapman University are White. Roughly 35% of graduates 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 drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the drama & theater arts majors at Chapman University.
The drama & theater arts program at Chapman University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 79 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 17 |
| Acting | 11 |
Chapman University awarded 79 degrees in playwriting and screenwriting in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
Chapman University awarded 17 degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
Chapman University awarded 11 completions in acting in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).