Location: Los Angeles, CA•In-State Tuition: $68,237•Admission Rate: 10%•Avg SAT: 1501
Median Earnings (1yr)
$178,854
13th percentile
Sample: 26 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Southern California earns $179k — 13th percentile among advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences masters programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Southern California$178,854$155,493-13%
Columbia University in the City of New York$169,415$246,111+45%
Virginia Commonwealth University$259,378$239,318-8%
University of California-San Francisco$211,240$182,559-14%
Loma Linda University$159,508$181,824+14%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences masters's programs at peer institutions in California (5 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$178,854$155,493——
University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco—$211,240$182,559——
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda—$159,508$181,824——
National Median—$234,309———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with advanced/graduate dentistry and oral sciences graduates

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Orthodontists

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Prosthodontists

Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Dentists, All Other Specialists

All dentists not listed separately.

$179,210/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Health Education Specialists

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

$63,000/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 University of Southern California, approximately 22% 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.