by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Pepperdine University compares to other colleges that offer public relations & advertising.
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Pepperdine University is in the top 10% of the country for public relations & advertising. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 191 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Pepperdine University handed out 81 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,905 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, public relations & advertising students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University were White. Approximately 47% 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 public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public relations & advertising majors at Pepperdine University.
The public relations & advertising program at Pepperdine University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 51 |
| Advertising | 18 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 |
Pepperdine University awarded 51 degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication, other in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Pepperdine University conferred 18 degrees in advertising in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Pepperdine University awarded 12 degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).