Communication & Journalism at Pepperdine University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Pepperdine University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA.
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Studying Online at Pepperdine University
Online coursework is an option at Pepperdine University. Of 8,976 students, 2,486 (28%) studied exclusively online and 934 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Pepperdine University
Use these rankings to compare Pepperdine University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #18 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 177 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #108 of 940 |
| Best Value | California | #135 of 143 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #170 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #920 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Pepperdine University
Graduates of Pepperdine University’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,231 |
| 2 years | $44,612 |
| 3 years | $56,663 |
| 4 years | $61,647 |
| 5 years | $72,465 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Pepperdine University report median earnings of $61,647, compared with $84,035 for all Pepperdine University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Pepperdine University is $22,834.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Pepperdine University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $113,521 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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