Pepperdine University — Malibu, CA

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at Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $46,780/yr starting out — that's 56% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 11.9 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

$46,780

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)$467,800

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$200,095

Pays for Itself In

11.9 yrs

Salary Boost

+56%

Ahead After 10 Years

$267,705

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost12.6/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed11.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost7.5/20

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.