Journalism at Pepperdine University
Malibu, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$45,717
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,717
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,091
All programs at Pepperdine University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
10
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$45,717
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $71,492 | — |
| George Washington University | $66,907 | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University | $65,175 | — |
| Northwestern University | $63,740 | $14,834 |
| Syracuse University | $62,752 | $27,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $62,737 | $15,250 |
| Chapman University | $60,210 | $22,290 |
| University of Southern California | $59,071 | $15,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,676 | $13,654 |
| Boston University | $58,645 | $24,500 |
Other Programs at Pepperdine University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $122,505 | $97,638 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $122,038 | $69,120 |
| Law | $107,550 | $154,886 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $105,900 | $193,904 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $105,019 | $107,675 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $103,746 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,165 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | $88,181 | $60,660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,688 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $72,622 | $24,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.