by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Pepperdine University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #112 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Pepperdine University conferred 91 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,667 a year. This is below $84,035, the median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,938 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University were White. Roughly 41% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Pepperdine University.
The social sciences program at Pepperdine University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Sociology | 9 |