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Computer Science at Chapman University

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Chapman University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Chapman University is located in Orange, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 77 computer science degrees were awarded at Chapman University.

Online Class Availability at Chapman University

Many students take online classes at Chapman University. Among 9,760 students, 1 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 71 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Chapman University

Rankings can help you compare Chapman University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#21 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#25 of 142
Best Value	California	#101 of 102
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#116 of 637
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#140 of 141
Best Value	Nationwide	#633 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Chapman University

Graduates of Chapman University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,871
2 years	$69,338

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from Chapman University is $24,109.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Computer Science graduates at Chapman University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Chapman University are 32% women (25) and 68% men (52).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Chapman University

Of the 77 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Chapman University, 32% were women (25) and 68% were men (52).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	3
Asian	22
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 56% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University, above the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Chapman University

The Computer Science program at Chapman University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	77

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Chapman University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.