Pepperdine University — Malibu, CA

Communication and Media Studies

at Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $37,476/yr starting out — that's 25% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 26.8 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $48,065/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $200,095 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$95,168/yr

Starting Salary

$37,476

Finish Rate

78.4%

$95,168/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $48,065/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $47,103/yr)

4 Years Total

$380,672

Typical Debt

$21,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,835

What You'd Really Pay

$200,095

That's about $244/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$374,760

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$200,095

Pays for Itself In

26.8 yrs

Salary Boost

+25%

Ahead After 10 Years

$174,665

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost7.5/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate11.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.