Pepperdine University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Pepperdine University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Pepperdine University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Pepperdine University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Pepperdine Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $26,000 | $64,990 | |
| Biology, General | $26,750 | $21,780 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $27,000 | $55,590 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $40,490 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,000 | $24,420 | |
| Economics | $20,000 | $52,110 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Not Reported | $65,330 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $22,640 | $35,420 | |
| International Business | $23,670 | $49,440 | |
| International/Global Studies | $25,300 | $42,680 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $49,060 | |
| Political Science and Government | $25,500 | $50,110 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,250 | $35,270 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $23,970 | $48,520 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $24,500 | $30,410 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $26,900 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $43,430 |
Salary Score ™ for Pepperdine Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,630 | $99,340 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $80,200 | $46,880 | |
| Dispute Resolution | $82,280 | $39,370 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $41,000 | $54,040 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,160 | $124,590 | |
| Psychology, General | $56,320 | $46,480 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | $55,350 | $54,460 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,340 | $52,500 |
Salary Score ™ for Pepperdine Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $196,440 | $64,490 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $101,560 | $103,080 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $108,270 | $71,020 | |
| Law | $162,500 | $70,650 |
Reviews by Program
Most Recent Reviews
The lack of openmindedness in this program was shocking, considering it is geared toward those who are supposed to be understanding of others. The price is obscene for the material that is gone over. I am almost done with the program and truly wish I had gone to another school. Most classes feel redundant and like you are teaching yourself and the professor uses class time to voice their personal views on the world instead. I am too deep in the program to transfer schools, but I am so displeased that I have... Read More
I chose Pepperdine over other programs because of their reputation but have been incredibly disappointed. It's basically a diploma mill. All of my teachers have been adjunct, several are new graduates themselves with no teaching experience, no license, and little clinical or research experience. The MAP program does not prepare you for doctoral programs and several of my classes won't even transfer. I've only had three doctoral level professors and all of them graduated from Alliant. If you just want the degree... Read More