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Success After Seaver: Class of 2023

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Seaver College is committed to tracking the successes of our graduates. Our data collection is guided by the procedures outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers and is collected six months after graduation. This data is often called graduation outcomes or career outcomes. Students who are employed full or part-time, volunteering full-time, in graduate school, or serving in the military are considered to have a recognized professional outcome. We have information on 85% of the graduating class, also known as an 85% knowledge rate.

92%

employed, in grad school, volunteering full time, in the military

82%

grad school acceptance rate

 

What 2023 Grads are Doing

The 2023 Seaver College graduating class consisted of 697 students. Of the 92% settled within six months from graduation, 65% are employed, 26% are continuing education, and 1% are either in the military or volunteering full-time with organizations such as the Peace Corps or Fulbright.

  65% Employed
  26% Continuing Education
  1% Full-Time Service or Military

Employers Who Hired Recent Grads

Amazon
Brown + Dutch PR
Calvary Church
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Essence
Free People
Fulbright
J.P. Morgran
KPMG
NBCUniversal
Oaks Christian School
PennyMac
Pepperdine University
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Rental House Productions
Teach for America
Vivid Candi
The Walt Disney Company

2023 Industry Breakdown

Sixty-five percent of the graduating class of 2023 have joined the workforce. The majority of those employed work at a for-profit company while 19% work in the non-profit or government sector and 0.3% are entrepreneurs.

81%

For-Profit

19%

Non-Profit and Government

0.3%

Entrepreneur

Graduate School Breakdown

Twenty-six percent of the class of 2023 chose to continue their education in a graduate program. Of those seeking admittance to grad school, 82% received admission. The top three areas of study were in arts and sciences, law, and medicine.

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    Business (23%)
  •  
    Law (19%)
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    Medicine (17%)
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    Arts & Sciences (16%)
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    Psychology (9%)
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    Public Policy (3%)
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    Fine Arts (3%)
  •  
    Engineering (3%)
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    Social Work (3%)
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    Non-Medicine Health Sciences (2%)
  •  
    Education (2%)

Testimonials

Abraham Aguirre

Pepperdine University played an integral part in my personal and professional development through its multitude of offerings for students. Through student organizations such as the First-Gen Club, Psychology Club, and Intramural Sports, I found a community of like-minded individuals who pushed me to aspire to greater heights than I could have imagined.

The Career Center at Pepperdine was particularly transformative for my professional ambitions. Their staff provided constant support and guidance in building my resume and searching for internships/full-time roles. More importantly, they focused on developing strong character in young individuals, which shone through in my various interviews during my senior year and continues to serve me well today. Through the Career Coaching Program, career fairs, and panel discussions, I gained invaluable insights and connections. These resources ultimately helped me secure my first full-time job midway through my senior year.

Now, I've transitioned to a sales role at Equinix, where I constantly utilize the tools and skills that the Career Center helped foster in me. The university's emphasis on holistic development prepared me not just for a career, but for life. Thank you, Pepperdine, for the experiences and relationships I gained during my time there, which continue to shape my personal and professional life in profound ways."

Sales Development Representative, Equinix

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The Pepperdine Network


136,388 Total Unique Alumni
(Includes historic schools of Pepperdine as of 6/22/22)


69k Job Postings


38k Employers

 

  • 22k Internships
  • 6k Mentors
  • 1.8K Student Employees
  • 126 Employers on Campus

 

Where Grads Work and Study

United States

  • New York City
  • Washington DC
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • San Diego
  • Los Angeles
  • Denver
  • Orange County
  • Atlanta
  • Chicago
  • Boston
  • Dallas
  • South Bend, Indiana
  • Waco, Texas
  • Nashville
  • Houston
  • Austin
  • Las Vegas
  • San Antonio
  • Philadelphia

Illustrated map with location pins showing where graduates work across the United States

International

  • London
  • Hong Kong
  • Seoul
  • Sydney
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Madrid