Psychology at Pepperdine University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Pepperdine University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Pepperdine University
Distance learning is available 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.
Psychology Rankings at Pepperdine University
Rankings can help you compare Pepperdine University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #27 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #170 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #220 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1459 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #27 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | California | #170 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #220 of 225 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1459 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Pepperdine University
Those who finish Pepperdine University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,646 |
| 2 years | $55,173 |
| 3 years | $64,801 |
| 4 years | $77,088 |
| 5 years | $72,070 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Pepperdine University report median earnings of $77,088, compared with $84,035 for all Pepperdine University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Pepperdine University comes in at $22,580.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at Pepperdine University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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