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Public & Social Service at Pepperdine University

Public & Social Service at Pepperdine University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, take a look at what Pepperdine University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA.

Studying Online at Pepperdine University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Pepperdine University

These rankings give you a sense of how Pepperdine University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #31 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #41 of 104
Best Value California #66 of 67
Best Value Far Western (Region) #100 of 101
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #190 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #850 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Pepperdine University

Graduates of Pepperdine University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Pepperdine University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,825
2 years $57,318
3 years $71,546
4 years $88,181
5 years $90,495

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Pepperdine University take home a median $88,181, compared with $84,035 for all Pepperdine University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Pepperdine University

Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Pepperdine University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Legislators $167,600
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Chief Executives $138,534
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

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