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Pepperdine University

CA · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
B
ROI Score
70/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
International Business$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Political Science and Government$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
International/Globalization Studies$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Mathematics and Computer Science$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Journalism$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$27K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$26K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Music$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Pepperdine University earns a grade of B, with median debt of $26K and year-5 earnings of $89K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Pepperdine University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Pepperdine University. For example, International Business graduates have median debt of $26K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is International Business with median year-5 earnings of $89K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).