Communication and Media Studies at Pepperdine University
Malibu, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$53,036
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$53,036
Communication and Media Studies
National Average
$42,895
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,091
All programs at Pepperdine University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
24
Completers (IPEDS)
1,078
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.37
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$53,036
Median Earnings
Communication and Media Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $80,616 | $14,400 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $77,464 | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | $77,066 | $17,687 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $76,374 | $11,100 |
| Santa Clara University | $71,818 | $17,832 |
| Boston University | $69,156 | $23,250 |
| New York University | $68,565 | — |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $68,510 | $20,500 |
| Northeastern University Oakland | $67,761 | $21,500 |
| Northeastern University | $67,761 | $21,500 |
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.