Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $89,816
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,854
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 3:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $221/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $161,637 | $260,371 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $146,893 | $85,387 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $140,448 | $116,245 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $128,737 | $233,845 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $115,824 | $136,243 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $98,403 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $97,959 | $365,728 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $91,300 | $21,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $89,658 | $23,888 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $75,706 | $137,639 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $74,405 | $72,960 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $73,207 | $114,194 |
| Psychology, General. | Doctoral | $70,176 | $235,323 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master | $68,219 |
Outcomes Overview
Loma Linda graduates enter healthcare careers with strong earning potential, reflected in median earnings of $89,816 ten years post-graduation. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.23 ranks well below the national average of 0.30 for private universities. Monthly loan payments of $221 consume just 3% of typical graduate income. The 97% employment rate demonstrates the strong demand for health professionals trained in the university's whole-person care approach. Most graduates become physicians, dentists, nurses, and allied health professionals in hospitals and clinics nationwide. The 82.43% loan repayment rate indicates graduates can comfortably service their debt while building careers in medicine and healthcare. This represents a strong return on investment for health-focused students.