Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Pepperdine University, based in Malibu, California, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 3,553 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $82,939 ten years after enrollment, which is 104% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 84.2%. Mmedian graduate debt is $23,510, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.53x. The average net price after financial aid is $58,098 per year. The most popular programs include Cognitive Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Law, and Dispute Resolution.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$82,939
Graduation Rate
84.2%
Median Debt
$23,510
Average Net Price
$58,098
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.36x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.53x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,553
Admission Rate
62.9%
Average SAT
1384
Retention Rate
87.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$69,918
Out-of-State Tuition
$69,918
Pell Grant Rate
20.3%
Federal Loan Rate
37.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$50,560
Income $30K–$48K
$42,674
Income $48K–$75K
$51,063
Income $110K+
$65,081
Student Demographics
Women
58.8%
White
43.8%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
19.4%
Asian
14.6%
Two or More Races
7.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
74.5%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Didactic Program in Dietetics (Preaccredited)
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar — Law (LAW) - Professional schools (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Preaccredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (67)
Bachelor (34)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $91,227 | 186 |
| Psychology | $61,353 | 89 |
| Public Relations | $81,417 | 85 |
| Sports & Fitness | $65,100 | 51 |
| Biology | Not reported | 49 |
| Political Science | $75,954 | 38 |
| Economics | $104,943 | 31 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $50,594 | 23 |
| Finance | Not reported | 20 |
| International Studies | $62,495 | 18 |
| Communications | Not reported | 17 |
| Music | Not reported | 17 |
| Cognitive Science | Not reported | 16 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 16 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 15 |
| International Business | $100,595 | 14 |
| Journalism | $58,801 | 13 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 13 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Religion | Not reported | 7 |
| Physics | Not reported | 7 |
| History | Not reported | 7 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 5 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $55,432 | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
Master (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | $70,729 | 674 |
| Business Administration & Management | $141,949 | 655 |
| Psychology | $52,526 | 269 |
| Dispute Resolution | $110,166 | 148 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 128 |
| Legal Studies | $73,551 | 118 |
| Teacher Education | $64,374 | 92 |
| International Business | Not reported | 75 |
| Human Resources Management | $123,307 | 71 |
| Educational Administration | $95,306 | 54 |
| Applied Mathematics | Not reported | 34 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $81,037 | 34 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 16 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 14 |
| Educational Media | Not reported | 8 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 5 |
Doctoral (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $120,410 | 54 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Educational Assessment | $133,031 | 7 |
| Law | $126,561 | Not reported |
| Cognitive Psychology | $103,432 | Not reported |
First Professional (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Not reported | 159 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 28 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Dispute Resolution | Not reported | 34 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 9 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master | 2 |
| Area Studies | Master | 1 |
| Communications | Master | 1 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Doctoral Education Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in California
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