Medicine at Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · First Professional Degree · about 142 graduates a year
Loma Linda University graduates in medicine earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 194% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loma Linda University Compares for Medicine
All 143 colleges reporting medicine 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 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $224,231 | $253,897 | #1 | $61,506 |
| 2 | Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA | $195,564 | $179,877 | #4 | $62,909 |
| 3 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV | $173,189 | $204,892 | #2 | $61,064 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $170,521 | $186,276 | #3 | $61,666 |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $162,680 | $168,843 | #7 | $65,809 |
| 6 | A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO | $162,225 | $173,939 | #5 | $63,530 |
| 7 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center West Des Moines, IA | $160,081 | $168,386 | #8 | $63,930 |
| 8 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $156,511 | $142,415 | #17 | $65,634 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $154,758 | $165,150 | #9 | $63,869 |
| 10 | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg, VA | $153,927 | $140,165 | #21 | $61,935 |
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| 36 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $126,613 | $120,509 | #50 | $69,106 |
| 37 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $126,607 | $115,204 | #57 | — |
| 38 | Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA | $125,346 | $129,759 | #36 | $64,906 |
| 39 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | $125,175 | $113,901 | #61 | $66,750 |
| 40 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $123,824 | $128,549 | #38 | $63,138 |
| 41 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $121,373 | $129,523 | #37 | $61,632 |
| 42 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $120,123 | $142,112 | #19 | $61,440 |
Other Majors at Loma Linda University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $149,878 | $125,367 | #55 of 58 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $146,986 | $89,531 | #11 of 89 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $86,713 | $81,297 | #13 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loma Linda University medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,750 one year after graduating and $125,175 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loma Linda University rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Loma Linda University ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Loma Linda University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $242,970.
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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.