Communication & Media Studies at Pepperdine University
If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at Pepperdine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 communication & media studies degrees were awarded at Pepperdine University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pepperdine University
Many students take online classes at Pepperdine University. Of 8,976 students, 2,486 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Pepperdine University
Use these rankings to compare Pepperdine University’s Communication & Media Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 162 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #43 of 776 |
| Best Value | California | #128 of 133 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #158 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #763 of 772 |
Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Pepperdine University
Students who complete Pepperdine University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,476 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 4 years | $53,036 |
| 5 years | $66,858 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Pepperdine University report median earnings of $53,036, compared with $84,035 for all Pepperdine University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Pepperdine University is $19,667.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Communication & Media Studies graduates at Pepperdine University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Pepperdine University are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).
Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Pepperdine University
Among the 14 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Pepperdine University, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Pepperdine University
The Communication & Media Studies program at Pepperdine University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Pepperdine University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.