Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Pepperdine University · Malibu, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$59,815Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pepperdine University earn a median of $59,815. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $57,429 | $25,000 |
| Saint Mary's College of California Moraga | $56,094 | $27,000 |
| Antioch University-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $46,487 | $25,000 |
| Antioch University-Los Angeles Culver City | $46,487 | $25,000 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $39,758 | $16,862 |
| Los Angeles Pacific University Glendora | $37,985 | $8,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo | $36,875 | $24,449 |
| California State University-East Bay Hayward | $36,509 | $14,181 |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa | $35,194 | $24,515 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $35,056 | $17,500 |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks | $34,989 | $20,000 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $33,793 | $28,312 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson | $33,588 | $15,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula | $33,432 | $18,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $33,324 | $14,255 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Pepperdine University make?
The median salary is $59,815 and $59,815 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.