All Pepperdine University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Communications & Media · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $36,920 | $62,495 | $26,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | $33,228 | — | $24,027 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $20,031 | — | $25,379 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | — | $50,594 | $19,500 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $54,267 | $104,943 | $24,250 |
| International Business | — | $100,595 | — |
| Business Administration | $69,751 | $91,227 | $28,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $45,988 | $81,417 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | $42,536 | $58,801 | — |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $23,182 | $55,432 | $21,375 |
| Communications | $48,398 | — | $19,667 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,388 | $65,100 | $23,336 |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Pepperdine University students earn a median $82,939 ten years after starting college, more than 84% of California colleges we cover. 83% graduate within six years.
Pepperdine University majors questions
How many majors does Pepperdine University offer?
Pepperdine University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Pepperdine University?
Economics graduates from Pepperdine University earn a median $104,943 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $24,250.
Which Pepperdine University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $50,594 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Pepperdine University overview