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Dance at Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
9 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
10
Optimistic
9
Base Case
6
Pessimistic
Earnings $21,275/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk Low (24% exposed)
Job Market Medium (11,500 openings/yr)
ROI 1.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #57 of 62 Dance programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Dance graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $448K $449K $424K
Earnings Multiple 1.8x 1.8x 1.7x
Probability of Field Employment 36% 35% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 10 9 6

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$251,136
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$190,108
24% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,624
13.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,077
55% growth from Year 1

About Chapman University

Chapman University's 56% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 7,629 students in Orange, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
Choreographers $55,600/yr
Dancers N/A
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Compare & Explore

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Dance at Other Schools

Texas State University ($38,967) Stephen F Austin State University ($33,340) University of South Carolina-Columbia ($33,291) Oakland University ($31,999) University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ($31,597) California State University-Long Beach ($30,686) University of Iowa ($30,353) Texas Woman's University ($29,634)

Other Majors at Chapman University

Accounting and Related Services ($70,362) Computer Science ($67,125) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($55,657) Business/Managerial Economics ($54,064) Design and Applied Arts ($46,519) Communication and Media Studies ($44,601) Journalism ($41,645) English Language and Literature, General ($40,861)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Chapman University's Dance program score?
This program scores 9/100 — on the lower end for Dance. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Chapman University Dance graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →