by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Chapman University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Chapman University highly for communication & media studies, ranked #21 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 21 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in California | 7 of 136 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & media studies at Chapman University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Chapman University handed out 87 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Chapman University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Chapman University report a median salary of $53,027 a year. This is below $68,393, the median for all majors at Chapman University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Chapman University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $21,581, the typical median for all majors at Chapman University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,250 | $64,580 |
| Fees | $404 | $404 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Chapman University were White. About 66% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Chapman University conferred 84 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Chapman University awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in communication and media studies, other in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Chapman University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
