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Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University

If you plan to study Dispute Resolution, consider the program at Pepperdine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Pepperdine University sits in Malibu, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 134 dispute resolution graduations were recorded at Pepperdine University.

Online & Distance Learning at Pepperdine University

Online coursework is an option at Pepperdine University. Among 8,976 students, 2,486 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Dispute Resolution Rankings at Pepperdine University

Use these rankings to compare Pepperdine University’s Dispute Resolution program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	California	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#11 of 14
Best Value	Nationwide	#13 of 14

Earnings for Dispute Resolution Graduates from Pepperdine University

Those who finish Pepperdine University’s Dispute Resolution program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,371

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Dispute Resolution graduates at Pepperdine University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Dispute Resolution graduates at Pepperdine University are 60% women (80) and 40% men (54).

Dispute Resolution Master’s Program at Pepperdine University

Among the 111 master’s dispute resolution graduates at Pepperdine University, 58% were women (64) and 42% were men (47).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dispute Resolution master’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	53
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	8
Asian	3
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	28
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 22% of Dispute Resolution master’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University, below the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Dispute Resolution Concentrations at Pepperdine University

The Dispute Resolution program at Pepperdine University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Dispute Resolution	134

Best-Paid Careers for Dispute Resolution Graduates

Students who finish Dispute Resolution program at Pepperdine University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Dispute Resolution majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Labor Relations Specialists	$129,587
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$93,794
Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,726
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,576

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.