Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pepperdine University ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing studies.
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Pepperdine University holds a strong position among schools offering writing studies. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 144 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Pepperdine University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, writing studies students accumulate a median of $24,027 in student loans. This is above $23,851, the typical median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,450 | $69,130 |
| Fees | $788 | $788 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University were White. Roughly 64% 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the writing studies majors at Pepperdine University.
The writing studies program at Pepperdine University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 8 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | 6 |
Pepperdine University granted 8 degrees in creative writing in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Pepperdine University granted 6 degrees in rhetoric and composition/writing studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).