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 #54. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pepperdine University handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pepperdine is $53,559. This is higher than $41,334, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Pepperdine make a median salary of $100,699 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $63,566.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pepperdine, business administration students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,545 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Pepperdine University.
Of the 174 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from Pepperdine in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% 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 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 491 students who earned a master's degree in Business Administration & Management from Pepperdine in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% 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 | 63 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 109 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Business | 182 |
| Human Resource Management | 77 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 42 |
| Real Estate | 33 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 26 |
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