Social Work at Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · Master's Degree
Loma Linda University graduates in social work earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 76% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loma Linda University Compares for Social Work
All 279 colleges reporting social work 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
| 11 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $81,476 | $74,138 | #16 | $67,479 |
| 12 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $81,397 | $74,066 | #18 | $64,167 |
| 13 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $80,905 | $73,618 | #19 | $64,873 |
| 14 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | $80,685 | $73,418 | #20 | $65,606 |
| 15 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $78,813 | $71,715 | #30 | $61,978 |
| 16 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $78,135 | $71,098 | #31 | $64,869 |
| 17 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $77,884 | $74,129 | #17 | $63,051 |
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 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | $145,162 | $159,508 | #16 of 17 |
| 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 |
| 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 social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,606 one year after graduating and $80,685 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loma Linda University rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Loma Linda University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Loma Linda University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,500.
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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.