International Business at Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Pepperdine University graduates in international business earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pepperdine University Compares for International Business
All 115 colleges reporting international business 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $159,452 | $139,721 | #1 | $81,800 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,162 | $110,218 | #5 | $80,848 |
| 3 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $109,345 | $113,194 | #3 | $67,371 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $108,566 | $103,704 | #8 | $64,978 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $107,205 | $118,874 | #2 | $70,992 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $106,783 | $111,113 | #4 | $66,591 |
| 7 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $106,665 | $101,523 | #9 | $65,131 |
| 8 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $103,700 | $105,464 | #7 | $74,529 |
| 9 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $102,306 | $106,454 | #6 | $59,255 |
| 10 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $101,411 | $91,302 | #15 | — |
| 11 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $100,595 | $91,535 | #14 | — |
| 12 | Howard University Washington, DC | $100,344 | $87,927 | #20 | $61,040 |
| 13 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $99,018 | $86,765 | #23 | $70,856 |
| 14 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $94,595 | $96,204 | #12 | $54,235 |
Other Majors at Pepperdine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $104,943 | $54,267 | #54 of 368 |
| 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 international business graduates make?
Graduates earn $100,595 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pepperdine University rank for international business?
Among 115 colleges reporting earnings for international business graduates, Pepperdine University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international business at Pepperdine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% more than the national median for international business ($73,201).
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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.