by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Pepperdine University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #17 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pepperdine University among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #93 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 93 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in California | 18 of 145 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & journalism at Pepperdine University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
The communication & journalism area of study at Pepperdine University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 81 |
| Communication, General | 14 |
| Journalism | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pepperdine University conferred 104 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Pepperdine University is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,647 a year. This is lower than $84,035, the median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $22,834 in student loans. This is below $23,851, the typical median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,450 | $69,130 |
| Fees | $788 | $788 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
