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. Also, learn how Pepperdine ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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Pepperdine is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #78 out of 952 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pepperdine University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 185 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine. This makes it the #4 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pepperdine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,424 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from Pepperdine make a median salary of $28,622 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pepperdine, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,580 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Pepperdine is $707 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Pepperdine University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Pepperdine. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 185 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Pepperdine in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 518 |
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