All Chapman University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $40,861 | $58,055 | $22,750 |
| Writing | $23,939 | $44,183 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $36,546 | — | $20,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $24,443 | $64,461 | $20,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $46,519 | $78,121 | $23,000 |
| Film and Photography | $35,795 | $66,494 | $19,123 |
| Theatre | $24,644 | $51,611 | $22,500 |
| Dance | $21,275 | $50,612 | $23,624 |
| Music | $14,538 | $41,698 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $40,141 | $80,139 | $22,625 |
| Journalism | $41,645 | $79,135 | $22,500 |
| Communications | $44,601 | $73,461 | $19,500 |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Publishing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $70,362 | $102,147 | $21,250 |
| Business Economics | $54,064 | $84,978 | $22,977 |
| Business Administration | $55,657 | $84,378 | $20,500 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $39,901 | $76,412 | $18,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $75,108 | — |
| Public Health | $25,007 | $72,529 | $23,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $67,125 | $112,780 | $24,109 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $37,928 | $64,917 | $21,746 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Chapman University students earn a median $70,070 ten years after starting college, more than 66% of California colleges we cover. 82% graduate within six years.
Chapman University majors questions
How many majors does Chapman University offer?
Chapman University offers 56 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Chapman University?
Computer Science graduates from Chapman University earn a median $112,780 four years after graduating, the highest of the 22 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,109.
Which Chapman University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $41,698 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Chapman University overview