Law at Pepperdine University
Malibu, California • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$107,550
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$107,550
Law
National Average
$97,371
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,091
All programs at Pepperdine University
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
37
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$154,886
Median Debt
1.44
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$1,291/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$107,550
Median Earnings
Law at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Duke University | $214,790 | $158,000 |
| Yale University | $204,668 | $140,977 |
| Santa Clara University | $128,612 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $109,902 | $77,159 |
| Pepperdine University (this school) | $107,550 | $154,886 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $103,039 | — |
| Chapman University | $102,065 | — |
| University of San Francisco | $99,029 | $182,582 |
| Baylor University | $98,447 | $172,756 |
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 (current) | $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.