Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How University of Southern California 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $79,887 | $99,495 | +25% |
| University of the Pacific | $102,531 | $135,789 | +32% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $78,035 | $125,182 | +60% |
| Loma Linda University | $125,367 | $125,099 | -0% |
| University of California-San Francisco | $81,971 | $107,601 | +31% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Dentistry professional's programs at peer institutions in California (6 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $79,887 | $99,495 | — | — |
 Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda | — | $125,367 | $125,099 | — | — |
 University of the PacificStockton | $55,340 | $102,531 | $135,789 | — | — |
 Western University of Health SciencesPomona | — | $91,130 | $102,480 | — | — |
 University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco | — | $81,971 | $107,601 | — | — |
 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles | $13,747 | $78,035 | $125,182 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $117,424 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with dentistry graduates
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- Loma Linda University$125,367
- University of the Pacific$102,531
- Western University of Health Sciences$91,130
- University of California-San Francisco$81,971
- University of California-Los Angeles$78,035
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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 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.