Chapman University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$251,136
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$23,080/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
10.9 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
84%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Chapman University alumni earn $41,757, while the annual tuition cost is $62,784. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $58,080. Ten years out, earnings reach $70,070. Sixty-two percent of students receive financial aid.
The median debt for Chapman University graduates is $20,500. The provided data does not include the debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$62,784
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Median Earnings (5yr)
$58,080
Graduation Rate
82%
Receive Financial Aid
62%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $251,136 | $83,362 | 285% |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $251,136 | $51,451 | 31% |
| Law. | $251,136 | $94,450 | 373% |
| Psychology, General. | $251,136 | $52,788 | 42% |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | $251,136 | $61,840 | 114% |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $251,136 | $53,027 | 44% |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $251,136 | $68,486 | 167% |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $251,136 | $40,640 | -55% |
| Public Health. | $251,136 | $60,106 | 100% |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | $251,136 | $0 | N/A |
| Political Science and Government. | $251,136 | $64,529 | 135% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $251,136 | $116,606 | 550% |
Peer Comparison
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
Methodology
ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).
The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.