Public Policy Analysis at Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Master's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Pepperdine University graduates in public policy analysis earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pepperdine University Compares for Public Policy Analysis
All 50 colleges reporting public policy analysis 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $129,978 | $114,459 | #2 | $87,444 |
| 2 | University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $124,169 | $112,986 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $120,163 | $105,465 | #6 | $85,111 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $112,727 | $110,754 | #5 | $79,721 |
| 5 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $110,634 | $96,944 | #9 | $83,403 |
| 6 | Duke University Durham, NC | $109,274 | $117,267 | #1 | $85,125 |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $107,692 | $94,512 | #10 | $97,034 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $107,392 | $113,232 | #3 | $75,277 |
| 9 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $103,268 | $105,024 | #8 | $68,342 |
| 10 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $100,925 | $91,835 | #12 | $66,078 |
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| 33 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $84,035 | $80,271 | #30 | — |
| 34 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $82,435 | $72,593 | #43 | $50,929 |
| 35 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $82,094 | $89,679 | #14 | — |
| 36 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $81,037 | $73,738 | #40 | $63,804 |
| 37 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $80,402 | $73,213 | #42 | — |
| 38 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $80,100 | $76,513 | #37 | $61,239 |
| 39 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $79,908 | $70,367 | #46 | $64,496 |
Other Majors at Pepperdine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $141,949 | $112,068 | #84 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $123,307 | $113,702 | #10 of 159 |
| Dispute Resolution | $110,166 | $64,096 | #1 of 6 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $95,306 | $64,280 | #31 of 453 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $73,551 | $58,929 | #38 of 43 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,729 | $49,456 | #101 of 322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $64,374 | $62,726 | #103 of 380 |
| Psychology | $52,526 | $47,132 | #88 of 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pepperdine University public policy analysis graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,804 one year after graduating and $81,037 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pepperdine University rank for public policy analysis?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for public policy analysis graduates, Pepperdine University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public policy analysis at Pepperdine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for public policy analysis ($93,020), and the median federal debt at graduation is $60,660.
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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.