Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences at Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · Master's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Loma Linda University graduates in advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Loma Linda University Compares for Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
All 17 colleges reporting advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $336,392 | $306,316 | #2 | $259,378 |
| 2 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $313,933 | $336,602 | #1 | $249,068 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $285,291 | $290,057 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $281,546 | $276,617 | #4 | $250,706 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $252,749 | $271,153 | #5 | $238,129 |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $230,603 | $212,105 | #8 | $234,309 |
| 7 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $216,728 | $232,580 | #6 | $164,864 |
| 8 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $207,455 | $220,809 | #7 | $246,053 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $201,547 | $181,457 | #10 | $247,820 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $201,547 | $181,457 | #11 | $247,820 |
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| 13 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $201,547 | $181,457 | #14 | $247,820 |
| 14 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $201,160 | $204,521 | #9 | — |
| 15 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $198,921 | $175,171 | #15 | $231,040 |
| 16 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | $145,162 | $132,088 | #16 | $159,508 |
| 17 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $142,858 | $129,991 | #17 | $178,854 |
Other Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences Credentials at Loma Linda University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $181,782 | $179,193 | $260,371 |
Other Majors at Loma Linda University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $177,247 | $217,830 | #20 of 432 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $150,259 | $127,082 | #15 of 216 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $130,502 | $111,526 | #8 of 14 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $95,540 | $65,273 | #21 of 27 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $81,628 | $75,739 | #27 of 211 |
| Social Work | $80,685 | $65,606 | #14 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $76,969 | $75,945 | #36 of 243 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $73,683 | $59,667 | #3 of 33 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $67,852 | $58,654 | #53 of 204 |
| Public Health | — | $59,598 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $43,043 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loma Linda University advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $159,508 one year after graduating and $145,162 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loma Linda University rank for advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences graduates, Loma Linda University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences at Loma Linda University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% less than the national median for advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences ($235,700).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.