Psychology at Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Pepperdine University graduates in psychology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pepperdine University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 75 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $61,510 | $55,379 | #211 | $32,192 |
| 76 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $61,393 | $58,433 | #116 | $20,458 |
| 77 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,373 | $55,255 | #218 | $29,166 |
| 78 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $61,353 | $55,827 | #195 | $23,438 |
| 79 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $61,339 | $55,814 | #196 | $31,825 |
| 80 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $61,214 | $53,722 | #284 | $28,334 |
| 81 | Widener University Chester, PA | $61,205 | $62,246 | #63 | $37,224 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Pepperdine University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,132 | $52,526 | $62,720 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,438 one year after graduating and $61,353 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pepperdine University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Pepperdine University ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #195 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Pepperdine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,580.
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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.