Private College
Pepperdine University
Private College in Malibu, CA. Six-year graduation rate 83%. Median 10-year earnings $82,939.
Verdict High-return
Pepperdine University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$82,939
Median debt at grad
$23,510
Mobility score
1.9
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
83.4%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $82,939 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 83%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.28 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 83% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate Pepperdine University
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