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7,478
students enrolled
2,867
degrees and certificates a year
82%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$46,555
average net price a year
Tuition $62,400
$58,080
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$70,070
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 25% | 717 |
| Visual & performing arts | 17% | 495 |
| Health professions | 14% | 406 |
| Communication & journalism | 7% | 195 |
| Psychology | 7% | 193 |
AI and data programs
Chapman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Chapman University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,074
open professional jobs
294
entry level
22 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
328 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Orange County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$113,702
median household income
Orange County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, visual & performing arts, health professions, which lead to finance (362 open), sales (241 open), operations (437 open), marketing (103 open), human resources (140 open), strategy (26 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,140), Anduril (198), Rivian Automotive (74), Pacific Life (71), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (58), Field AI (56), Hyundai Motor America (43), L3HARRIS Technologies (32).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,694), Operations (437), Finance (362), Sales (241), Data & Analytics (156), Legal (155). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.
- Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
- Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
- Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Chapman University?
- Chapman University enrolls about 7,478 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Orange, California. It awards about 2,867 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Chapman University?
- 82% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Chapman University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $58,080 six years after entry and $70,070 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Chapman University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Chapman University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Chapman University?
- 4,074 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 294 of them entry level and 22 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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