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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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