Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences at Loma Linda University
Graduate/Professional Certificate
llu.edu/index.htmlBased on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Loma Linda University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University | $181,782 | $175,955 | -3% |
| Harvard University | $206,974 | $206,569 | -0% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $243,437 | $186,839 | -23% |
| Nova Southeastern University | $226,193 | $179,673 | -21% |
| University of Southern California | $152,960 | $179,074 | +17% |
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Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in California (3 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda | — | $181,782 | $175,955 | — | — |
 University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco | — | $206,124 | — | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $152,960 | $179,074 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $199,973 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences graduates
Dentists, General
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Orthodontists
Prosthodontists
Dentists, All Other Specialists
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Health Education Specialists
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Loma Linda University, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.