by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Chapman University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Chapman University landed the #45 spot.This places the school in the Top 15% of the country for overall quality.As a result, Chapman is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge.Chapman also ranked #10 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in California.
Chapman was ranked #45 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.In addition, Chapman took the #10 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingChapman ranked #45 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Chapman took the #10 spot for Best Graduate Schools in California.
Around 2,047 graduate students chose to attend Chapman University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Chapman is made up of 62.5% women and 37.5% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 54.0% of the graduate student population at Chapman.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 11.1% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,126 | $63,126 |
| Fees | $75 | $75 |
The typical graduate student at Chapman who borrowed carries a median debt of $21,581.
Master’s degree recipients from Chapman earn an average early-career salary of $81,684.
After earning their doctoral degree from Chapman, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $115,208.
After earning their professional degree from Chapman, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $107,239.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Chapman based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $120,720 |
| Law | $116,842 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $95,113 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $91,805 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $79,421 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $78,008 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $74,294 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $73,746 |
| Educational Administration | $69,788 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $61,371 |
Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orange, California.The location of Chapman is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of Chapman University.
Contact details for Chapman are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | One University Dr., Orange, CA 92866 |
| Phone: | 714-997-6815 |
| Website: | www.chapman.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/ChapmanUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/chapmanu |
1.4% of the graduate students at Chapman University took at least one class online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 46 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 14 | $120,720 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 26 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 44 | — |
| Computational Science | 11 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19 | — |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 | $36,723 |
| Economics | 5 | — |
| Educational Administration | 18 | $69,788 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 98 | $61,371 |
| Food Science Technology | 16 | — |
| General English Literature | 14 | — |
| International Studies | 4 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 60 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 | $78,008 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 6 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 6 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 | — |
| Real Estate | 15 | — |
| Special Education | 7 | — |
| Student Counseling | 21 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 35 | $74,294 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 | — |
| Writing Studies | 14 | $56,350 |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 1 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 4 | — |
| Computational Science | 9 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2 | — |
| Educational Administration | 12 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 11 | — |
| Special Education | 5 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 145 | $115,598 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 62 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 73 | $80,944 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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