Median Earnings (1yr)
$135,439
60th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
44
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Loma Linda University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Loma Linda University graduates earn $135k, placing them in the 60th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Loma Linda University$135,439
Western University of Health Sciences$176,424
California State University-Fresno$173,047$170,525
California State University-Fullerton$172,766$175,658
University of California-Los Angeles$158,596
University of San Francisco$155,566$186,006
National Median$125,929

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona
$176,424
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$6,980$173,047
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$172,766
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$13,747$158,596
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$58,222$155,566

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.