Pepperdine University
Malibu, California · Private, nonprofit · 3,553 undergraduates
Of 27 programs with reported earnings, 25 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $50,560 |
| $30k to $48k | $42,674 |
| $48k to $75k | $51,063 |
| $75k to $110k | $61,851 |
| $110k and up | $65,081 |
| All families (average) | $58,098 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $70,729 | +$33,753 | clears the bar | $82,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $141,949 | +$104,973 | clears the bar | $97,638 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | $52,526 | +$15,550 | clears the bar | $62,720 | 4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $91,227 | +$54,251 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $73,551 | +$36,575 | clears the bar | $107,520 | 2.9 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $81,417 | +$44,441 | clears the bar | $24,112 | 0.5 yrs |
| Dispute Resolution | Master's Degree | $110,166 | +$73,190 | clears the bar | $98,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,353 | +$24,377 | clears the bar | $22,580 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $64,374 | +$27,398 | clears the bar | $61,036 | 2.2 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $65,100 | +$28,124 | clears the bar | $23,336 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $20,031 | -$16,945 | falls short | $25,379 | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $120,410 | +$83,434 | clears the bar | $107,675 | 1.3 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $95,306 | +$58,330 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $104,943 | +$67,967 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $123,307 | +$86,331 | clears the bar | $69,120 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 83% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.