by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Pepperdine University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Pepperdine University as a strong choice for public relations & advertising, placing at #42 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 42 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California | 6 of 15 |
Here is each degree level granted in public relations & advertising at Pepperdine University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pepperdine University conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Pepperdine University is in the top 10% of the country for public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,905 a year. This is lower than $84,035, the median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, public relations & advertising students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $23,851, the typical median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,450 | $69,130 |
| Fees | $788 | $788 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Pepperdine University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication, other in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Pepperdine University granted 18 bachelor’s degrees in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Pepperdine University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
