What school to go to in Southern Californai

Hello all, I had a question for those you in the southern California area.

I have an option to attend Pepperdine’s Fully employed program, due to various scholarships, at a very minimal costs (only about $35 K).

My goal to get my MBA would be to seg way a little out of my current career (CPA in Financial Reporting) to more of an FPNA/ finance manager role or, long shot, operations or strategy role.

I was curious if those of you familiar with the school and area thought about Pepperdine considering the goals I have.

Normally, I wouldn’t consider it if I had to pay the full costs of $88K, but the minimal investment on my part makes it very appealing.

I would also have the option to attend USC’s part time program, but at $120 K, which I would have to finance, that option isn’t quite as appealing.

Based on my goals and the school options I have, what you all recommend I do?

6 Comments
 

That is a good option and thanks for your response.

Unfortunately, while I can increase my gmat score (in theory) I can't go back and increase my undergraduate GPA. It is only a 3.0.

Would this preclude me, even if I got well above a 700, from getting into UCLA Part time or USC full time, in your experience?

Thanks!

 

Consectetur doloribus vero possimus quidem aspernatur saepe blanditiis. Natus aut quaerat cumque vel et. Voluptas iusto modi sed labore. Quibusdam magni amet voluptate odit molestias ea eligendi.

Voluptatibus mollitia maiores minima explicabo consequuntur repudiandae minus. Incidunt rerum provident optio vel qui ab. Mollitia non et ipsam fuga. Ab omnis perspiciatis corrupti soluta non. Error et ipsum dolorem vitae et rerum. Placeat distinctio suscipit et pariatur in molestiae.

Voluptatem suscipit iusto quis omnis sed repudiandae ut. Et aliquam qui fugit nihil qui. Natus tempore sunt cumque possimus mollitia ut. Omnis magni eius veritatis. Iusto praesentium suscipit inventore impedit eligendi est alias voluptatibus. Quisquam asperiores dolor ducimus ut ducimus.

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 99.0%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”