Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Chapman University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Chapman University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Chapman University graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 82th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in California (52 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | $59,689 | $65,067 | — | — |
| California State University-Fresno | $78,501 | — | — | — |
| California State University-Northridge | $74,192 | $81,184 | — | — |
| San Francisco State University | $73,845 | $65,473 | — | — |
| University of San Francisco | $71,139 | — | — | — |
| Dominican University of California | $68,475 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $52,903 | — | — | — |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $6,980 | $78,501 | — |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $74,192 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $73,845 | — |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco | $58,222 | $71,139 | — |
| Dominican University of California San Rafael | $50,666 | $68,475 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Chapman University, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.