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International Studies at Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · International/Global Studies
21 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
22
Optimistic
21
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,920/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #64 of 81 International/Global Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Studies graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $575K $571K $538K
Earnings Multiple 2.2x 2.1x 2.0x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 50% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 22 21 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$266,968
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$181,636
32% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,722
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,137
57% growth from Year 1

About Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,629 students in Malibu, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $181,636 over four years — 32% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other $75,040/yr
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International Studies at Other Schools

Bentley University ($75,006) University of Notre Dame ($69,362) American Public University System ($64,133) Ohio State University-Main Campus ($55,240) Boston College ($51,371) University of Maryland-Baltimore County ($49,115) University of California-Berkeley ($46,660) College of the Holy Cross ($46,530)

Other Majors at Pepperdine University

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($69,751) Economics ($54,267) Communication and Media Studies ($48,398) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($45,988) Journalism ($42,536) Political Science and Government ($42,306) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($34,388) Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies ($33,228)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Studies at Pepperdine University?
A score of 21/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for International Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →