Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 84.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 84.7%
- Retention Rate
- 86.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $82,939
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,510
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $249/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $122,038 | $69,120 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Doctoral | $103,746 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $96,691 | $107,675 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $92,733 | $97,638 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $74,576 | $193,904 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $71,015 | $154,886 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $62,508 | |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $58,673 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $57,770 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master | $57,318 | $60,660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $54,622 | $61,036 |
| Education, General. | Master | $48,823 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $24,250 |
| Psychology, General. | Master | $47,260 | $62,720 |
Outcomes Overview
Pepperdine graduates earn a median of $82,939 ten years after graduation, which puts their typical monthly loan payment of $249 at just 3.6% of monthly income. The median debt of $23,510 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold that signals financial stress. This reflects the school's wealthy student body and strong alumni network in entertainment, real estate, and finance. With an employment rate of 91.8% and many graduates landing jobs in high-paying California industries like tech and media, the financial picture looks solid despite the $91,012 total cost. Strong return on investment.