Is Pepperdine University worth it?
Pepperdine University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Malibu, California (large suburb). It awarded 3,334 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in clinical psychology, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,653
Median earnings 4 years after
$84,459
Median earnings 10 years after
$82,939
Average net price
$58,098
Completion rate
83%
Completions (2024)
3,334
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
3,553
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $112,068 | $141,949 | 406 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $49,456 | $70,729 | 288 |
| Law | Doctoral | $79,243 | $126,561 | 208 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $69,751 | $91,227 | 129 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $45,988 | $81,417 | 81 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | $58,929 | $73,551 | 81 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $107,137 | $120,410 | 74 |
| Psychology, General | Master's | $47,132 | $52,526 | 48 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $23,438 | $61,353 | 43 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $84,954 | $103,432 | 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $62,726 | $64,374 | 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $34,388 | $65,100 | 32 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $54,267 | $104,943 | 32 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $36,920 | $62,495 | 30 |
| Dispute Resolution | Master's | $64,096 | $110,166 | 30 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 762 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 437 |
| Psychology, General | Master's | 198 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 197 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 188 |
| Dispute Resolution | Master's | 111 |
| Management Science | Master's | 108 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Master's | 96 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's | 87 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pepperdine University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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