Is Pepperdine University a good company to work for?

Pepperdine University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 722 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at Pepperdine University to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Pepperdine University have been left by employees working as Student Worker , Graduate Student and Research Assistant .

Does Pepperdine University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pepperdine University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pepperdine University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pepperdine University?

72% of Pepperdine University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pepperdine University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pepperdine University?

Student Worker (25) , Administrative Assistant (23) , Adjunct Professor (15) , Director (13) , Manager (11) , Research Assistant (11) , Graduate Student (10) , Graduate Assistant (6) , Intern (6) , Project Manager (6) , Teaching Assistant (6) , Associate Director (5) , Public Safety Officer (5) , Adjunct Faculty (4) , Analyst (4)

What are the pros of working at Pepperdine University according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work for and with!" ((in 63 reviews)); "The benefits are great" ((in 38 reviews)); "Beautiful campus and has good benefits." ((in 25 reviews)); "Flexible hours and very understanding supervisor" ((in 24 reviews)); "The students are often amazing and contribute to a positive work environment." ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pepperdine University according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is low" ((in 18 reviews)); "No opportunities for growth" ((in 8 reviews)); "Nepotism runs rampant." ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of diversity and employee retention strategy." ((in 5 reviews)); "Not room for upward mobility in every department" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pepperdine University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Pepperdine University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Pepperdine University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Pepperdine University locations?

Malibu , Los Angeles , Calabasas , Culver City , Encino , Irvine , San Francisco , Malibu , Paron , Nashville , Inglewood , Lake Forest , Orange , Playa del Rey , Venice , West Hollywood , Turlock , Palo Alto , Santa Barbara , New Orleans , Seattle , Miami , West Los Angeles , Westlake Village

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4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(639 total reviews)

James A. Gash

64% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Pepperdine University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 639 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pepperdine University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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639 reviews

4.0

Jul 16, 2026

Collaborative environment, but pay is low

Adjunct professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative environment with great clinicians

Cons

Low pay. Makes it challenging to consider staying on

4.0

Jul 6, 2026

Great work culture, but limited career growth

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture with positive, like-minded colleagues.

Cons

Not a lot of career growth.

5.0

Jun 24, 2026

Working at pepperdine university as a teaching assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

professors and administration office very helpful and clear

Cons

none but may depend on the professor

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Caruso Family Chair in Law

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