Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
MS
Total Programs
94
Online Programs
5
Salary after Completing
$25,900 - $61,900
Offered Degrees at Pepperdine
Pepperdine University is categorized by Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Pepperdine University offers 94 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58 | 0 |
| Master's | 28 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 3 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 2 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 94 | 5 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Pepperdine Bachelor's Programs
Pepperdine University offers Bachelor's degree with 58 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | ✕ | - | - |
| European Studies/Civilization | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Latin American Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 104 | |
| Communication | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | - | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 18 | - |
| International and Intercultural Communication | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other) | ✕ | 51 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 48 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 48 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 52 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Natural Sciences | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | 10 | - |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | 10 | $35,900 |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 70 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 93 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 92 | $32,200 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 91 | |
| Economics | ✕ | 46 | $49,700 |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 53 | |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Acting | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | ✕ | - | - |
| Music (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 244 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 188 | $54,600 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 11 | $61,900 |
| Finance | ✕ | 24 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 21 | $44,900 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 8 | - |
| History | ✕ | 8 | - |
Pepperdine Master's Programs
Pepperdine University offers Master's degree with 28 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Communication | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 109 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✔ | 25 | - |
| Urban Education and Leadership | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Learning Sciences | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Education (other) | ✔ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 94 | |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | ✕ | 87 | - |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | ✕ | 5 | - |
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Financial Mathematics | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 111 | |
| Dispute Resolution | ✕ | 111 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Divinity/Ministry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 1,056 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 198 | $45,000 |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | 762 | $41,400 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ✕ | 96 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | ✕ | 27 | $49,300 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 721 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 437 | $89,700 |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 50 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✔ | 40 | - |
| Human Resources Development | ✕ | 22 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 51 | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 108 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 13 | - |
Pepperdine Doctorate (Research) Programs
Pepperdine University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 84 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 75 | $91,000 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 10 | - |
Pepperdine Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Pepperdine University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 197 | |
| Law | ✕ | 197 | $61,400 |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | 26 | $69,400 |
Pepperdine Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Pepperdine University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Dispute Resolution | ✕ | 23 | - |
Pepperdine Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Pepperdine University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
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