Journalism at Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Pepperdine University graduates in journalism earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pepperdine University Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism 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 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 62 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $59,067 | $56,220 | #80 | $36,020 |
| 63 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $58,821 | $53,523 | #110 | $26,026 |
| 64 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $58,816 | $55,981 | #82 | $34,045 |
| 65 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $58,801 | $53,505 | #111 | $42,536 |
| 66 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $58,795 | $54,079 | #101 | $36,273 |
| 67 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $58,738 | $59,719 | #50 | — |
| 68 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $58,454 | $69,154 | #12 | $34,075 |
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 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $62,495 | $36,920 | #29 of 87 |
| Psychology | $61,353 | $23,438 | #78 of 1027 |
| 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 journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,536 one year after graduating and $58,801 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pepperdine University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Pepperdine University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Pepperdine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278).
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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.