Economics at Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Pepperdine University graduates in economics earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pepperdine University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 51 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $108,422 | $110,266 | #40 | $70,946 |
| 52 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $107,283 | $96,589 | #67 | $62,732 |
| 53 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $105,467 | $96,037 | #68 | $65,603 |
| 54 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $104,943 | $95,491 | #71 | $54,267 |
| 55 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $103,846 | $111,442 | #36 | $65,344 |
| 56 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $103,791 | $110,761 | #38 | $58,082 |
| 57 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $103,491 | $109,984 | #41 | $76,401 |
Other Majors at Pepperdine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $100,595 | — | #11 of 115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,227 | $69,751 | #49 of 1176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $81,417 | $45,988 | #7 of 178 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,954 | $42,306 | #58 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,100 | $34,388 | #62 of 610 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $62,495 | $36,920 | #29 of 87 |
| Psychology | $61,353 | $23,438 | #78 of 1027 |
| Journalism | $58,801 | $42,536 | #65 of 187 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,432 | $23,182 | #47 of 158 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $50,594 | — | #13 of 255 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $48,398 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $33,228 | — |
| Biology | — | $20,031 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pepperdine University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,267 one year after graduating and $104,943 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pepperdine University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Pepperdine University ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Pepperdine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.