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International Studies at Pepperdine University

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

Pepperdine University sits in Malibu, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 international studies degrees were granted at Pepperdine University.

Online Class Availability at Pepperdine University

Distance learning is available at Pepperdine University. Among 8,976 students, 2,486 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (10%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at Pepperdine University

Use these rankings to compare Pepperdine University’s International Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#15 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#16 of 16
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#21 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#22 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#84 of 107
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 105

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from Pepperdine University

Those who finish Pepperdine University’s International Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$35,060
3 years	$42,175
4 years	$50,702
5 years	$58,137

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, International Studies graduates from Pepperdine University report median earnings of $50,702, compared with $84,035 for all Pepperdine University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for International Studies graduates from Pepperdine University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of International Studies graduates at Pepperdine University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, International Studies graduates at Pepperdine University are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at Pepperdine University

Of the 10 bachelor’s international studies degrees awarded at Pepperdine University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University, lower than the national average of 44%.*

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

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at Pepperdine University

This International Studies program at Pepperdine University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	10

Highest-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Students who finish International Studies program at Pepperdine University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for International Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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.