by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Pepperdine ranks in comparison to other schools with business administration programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, Pepperdine came in at #40. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pepperdine University handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 491 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Pepperdine. This makes it the #37 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pepperdine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,751 a year. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pepperdine, business administration students borrow a median amount of $75,916 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Pepperdine is $807 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pepperdine paid an average of $2,070 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,990 | $65,990 |
| Fees | $752 | $752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $23,270 | $23,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 218 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from Pepperdine. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Pepperdine does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pepperdine Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Pepperdine make a median salary of $112,068 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 524 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Pepperdine in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 203 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 90 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Pepperdine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Business | 131 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 61 |
| Human Resource Management | 47 |
| Real Estate | 24 |
| Accounting | 15 |
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