Chapman University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Chapman University at a glance

• 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

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.

• 4,980

  open professional jobs

• 407

  entry level

  25 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  373 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $113,702

  median household income

  Orange County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% 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 (490 open), sales (266 open), operations (573 open), marketing (140 open), human resources (188 open), strategy (28 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,069), Anduril (408), Rivian Automotive (70), Pacific Life (69), Field AI (65), St Edwards University (59), True Anomaly (58), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (56).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,973), Operations (573), Finance (490), Sales (266), Data & Analytics (234), Human Resources (188). 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?

4,980 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 407 of them entry level and 25 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.