Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Chapman University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 25 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Chapman University.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $69,338 | — | 30 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. leads business & economics with 86K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $86,240★ | $29,664 | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $83,362 | $47,000 | 474 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | — | $75,777 | — | 48 |
| Business/Corporate Communications, General. | — | $61,840 | $42,848 | 133 |
Behavioral Aspects of Health. leads health with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Aspects of Health. | — | $60,106 | $42,926 | 84 |
Algebra and Number Theory. leads sciences & mathematics with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra and Number Theory.Small sample | — | $58,999★ | — | 18 |
| Biology, General. | — | $51,869 | $59,727 | 42 |
American Government and Politics (United States). leads social sciences & policy with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $64,529★ | $32,370 | 73 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $52,788 | $37,560 | 134 |
| Applied/Public Sociology. | — | $46,686 | — | 34 |
Advertising. leads communications with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising. | — | $60,270★ | $61,807 | 62 |
| Broadcast Journalism. | — | $60,210 | — | 33 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $53,027 | $49,535 | 98 |
Commercial Photography. leads humanities & arts with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Photography. | — | $69,235★ | — | 27 |
| Creative Writing. | — | $53,340 | — | 30 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | — | $51,451 | $35,158 | 158 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $44,757 | — | 25 |
| Acting. | — | $40,640 | $54,956 | 85 |
| Brass Instruments. | — | $33,946 | — | 31 |
| Ballet. | — | $29,661 | $65,964 | 31 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $26,425 | — | 15 |
| Catalan Language and Literature. | — | $25,194 | — | 21 |
Education, General. leads education with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | — | $60,147 | $36,983 | 46 |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. leads other & interdisciplinary with 30K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.Small sample | — | $29,685 | — | 14 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
