by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Pepperdine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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Pepperdine is in the top 10% of the country for public relations. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 209 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 16 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pepperdine University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pepperdine is $45,988. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Pepperdine is $941 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pepperdine was $2,070 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,990 | $65,990 |
| Fees | $752 | $752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,270 | $23,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The public relations program at Pepperdine awarded 127 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Pepperdine does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pepperdine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Pepperdine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| Journalism | 10 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
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