Political Science and Government at Pepperdine University
Malibu, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$68,168
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$68,168
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,091
All programs at Pepperdine University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
43
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,625
Median Debt
0.35
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$197/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$68,168
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $98,467 | $14,749 |
| Harvard University | $89,043 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $86,353 | $14,250 |
| Colgate University | $85,816 | $16,250 |
| Duke University | $84,950 | $14,016 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $84,924 | — |
| Dartmouth College | $84,898 | $17,500 |
| Swarthmore College | $80,009 | — |
| Williams College | $79,779 | $10,750 |
| Southern Methodist University | $79,400 | $19,500 |
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.