International/Globalization Studies at Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Pepperdine University graduates in international/globalization studies earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pepperdine University Compares for International/Globalization Studies
All 87 colleges reporting international/globalization studies 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 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $91,874 | $80,905 | #2 | $51,371 |
| 2 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $86,599 | $102,451 | #1 | $64,133 |
| 3 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,501 | $75,071 | #8 | $39,082 |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $81,174 | $73,863 | #10 | $45,168 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $76,044 | $69,245 | #15 | $42,197 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $73,362 | $78,728 | #3 | $45,648 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $72,545 | $76,490 | #7 | $44,446 |
| 8 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $72,375 | $73,606 | #11 | $40,189 |
| 9 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $72,305 | $77,160 | #5 | — |
| 10 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $71,280 | $62,770 | #25 | $46,530 |
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| 26 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $63,881 | $60,801 | #31 | $35,683 |
| 27 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $63,504 | $64,565 | #23 | $41,886 |
| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $63,452 | $66,025 | #22 | $40,594 |
| 29 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $62,495 | $56,866 | #43 | $36,920 |
| 30 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $61,480 | $55,943 | #46 | $34,246 |
| 31 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $61,344 | $57,369 | #40 | $25,307 |
| 32 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $60,976 | $61,995 | #28 | $37,397 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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/globalization studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,920 one year after graduating and $62,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pepperdine University rank for international/globalization studies?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for international/globalization studies graduates, Pepperdine University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international/globalization studies at Pepperdine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for international/globalization studies ($59,972), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,722.
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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.