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Loma Linda University

#1663 in US ranking Loma Linda, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$39,397
Tuition & fees
$29,960
Avg. aid
$9,645

Outcomes

Median salary
$95,304
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Loma Linda University?

Graduation outcomes at Loma Linda University are best evaluated by program and credential. A conventional four- or six-year undergraduate rate can describe only a defined entering cohort; it does not capture every transfer student, graduate student, or professional-degree student at a university with LLU's academic mix.

For a useful comparison, ask the intended program for the completion rate of its entering cohorts and the time allowed to finish. In a licensed profession, also examine published examination-pass and placement information where applicable. These measures answer different questions: completing a degree, passing a licensing exam, and obtaining a job are not interchangeable outcomes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Loma Linda University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures give a limited view of earnings approximately one year after completion. They reflect graduates with earnings captured in the underlying federal data, not a salary promised to every student or a measure of all graduates' career paths.

Reported one-year median earnings include about $93,366 for registered nursing, $99,977 for clinical and medical laboratory science, $80,103 for allied health diagnostic and treatment professions, and $65,411 for dental support services. Each figure applies to its reported field-of-study grouping, which may contain programs or credentials that should not be assumed identical to a specific degree a student is considering.

Early earnings are influenced by occupation, location, hours worked, further schooling, and who is represented in the federal records. Compare a program's earnings figure with its tuition, likely borrowing, licensing requirements, and longer-term employment options rather than treating the number as a forecast of personal income.

Loma Linda University Retention and Employment

Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Loma Linda University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$95,304
4 years after graduation
$99,611
5 years after graduation
$97,894
7 years after graduation
$99,673
10 years after starting college
$99,540

Alumni Salary for Loma Linda University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

$80,103

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

$99,977

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

$65,411

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$93,366

Loma Linda University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

20274276

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

27082352

Psychology

38341

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

161026

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

15015

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

606

Philosophy and Religious Studies

224

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

101

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

752196

Psychology

22527

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

4812

Physical Sciences

022

Philosophy and Religious Studies

101

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.