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Journalism at Pepperdine University

If you are interested in studying Journalism, take a look at what Pepperdine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Pepperdine University is in Malibu, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 journalism degrees were awarded at Pepperdine University.

Online & Distance Learning at Pepperdine University

Many students take online classes at Pepperdine University. Of 8,976 students, 2,486 (28%) studied exclusively online and 934 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Pepperdine University

Rankings can help you compare Pepperdine University’s Journalism program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Pepperdine University

Graduates of Pepperdine University’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,797
2 years	$38,871
4 years	$45,717

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from Pepperdine University report median earnings of $45,717, compared with $84,035 for all Pepperdine University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Journalism graduates at Pepperdine University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at Pepperdine University are 89% women (8) and 11% men (1).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Pepperdine University

Of the 9 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Pepperdine University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University, above the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Pepperdine University

This Journalism program at Pepperdine University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	9

Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Journalism program at Pepperdine University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Film and Video Editors	$89,576
Photographers	$75,743
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.