Dentistry
First professional degree · Loma Linda University · Loma Linda, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the first professional degree program in Dentistry at Loma Linda University earn a median of $125,367 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $170,812 four years after graduating (middle half: $110,187–$239,976). Median debt is $365,728, about 292% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Dentistry (First professional degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific Stockton | $102,531 | $349,063 |
| Western University of Health Sciences Pomona | $91,130 | $421,897 |
| University of California-San Francisco San Francisco | $81,971 | $202,253 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $79,887 | $439,325 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $78,035 | $222,633 |
Other programs at Loma Linda University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$217,830 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate
$181,782 - Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesMaster's degree
$159,508 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$135,439 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$127,082 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesMaster's degree
$111,526 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$98,610 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$92,363 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$90,583 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$89,531 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$81,297 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$75,945 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$75,739 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$70,571 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$67,159 - Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$66,851 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$66,750 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$65,606 - Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's degree
$65,273 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$60,043
Frequently asked questions
How much do Dentistry graduates from Loma Linda University make?
The median salary is $125,367 one year after graduation and $145,144 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $365,728.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.