Pepperdine University — Malibu, CA

International Business

at Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $51,228/yr starting out — that's 71% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 11.4 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $58,098/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $240,959 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$93,512/yr

Starting Salary

$51,228

Finish Rate

83.4%

$93,512/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $58,098/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $35,414/yr)

4 Years Total

$374,048

Typical Debt

$23,510

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,567

What You'd Really Pay

$240,959

That's about $267/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$512,280

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$240,959

Pays for Itself In

11.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+71%

Ahead After 10 Years

$271,321

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost10.2/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed12/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost9.4/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.5/15

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.