Finance at Pepperdine University
If you are interested in studying Finance, take a look at what Pepperdine University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pepperdine University sits in Malibu, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 finance degrees were granted at Pepperdine University.
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Studying Online at Pepperdine University
Many students take online classes at Pepperdine University. Of 8,976 students, 2,486 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Pepperdine University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pepperdine University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | California | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #524 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Finance graduates at Pepperdine University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Pepperdine University are 17% women (4) and 83% men (20).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Pepperdine University
Of the 24 bachelor’s finance graduates at Pepperdine University, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Pepperdine University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at Pepperdine University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.