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Public Relations & Advertising at Pepperdine University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at Pepperdine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Pepperdine University is in Malibu, CA.

Studying Online at Pepperdine University

Distance learning is available 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.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Pepperdine University

Rankings can help you compare Pepperdine University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #8 of 21
Best Value California #13 of 15
Best Value Far Western (Region) #19 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #58 of 240
Best Value Nationwide #232 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Pepperdine University

Students who complete Pepperdine University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Relations & Advertising at Pepperdine University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,780
2 years $46,156
3 years $56,663
4 years $64,905
5 years $75,482

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Pepperdine University report median earnings of $64,905, compared with $84,035 for all Pepperdine University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Relations & Advertising earnings compared with all majors at Pepperdine University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Pepperdine University is $26,000.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Pepperdine University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Pepperdine University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
PR & Applied Communication 12
Advertising 18
Other PR & Applied Communication 51

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Pepperdine University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Relations & Advertising majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Fundraisers $118,069
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762
Human Resources Managers $95,702
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Training and Development Specialists $63,210

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