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Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences at Loma Linda University

If you plan to study Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences, take a look at what Loma Linda University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Loma Linda University is located in Loma Linda, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 advanced dentistry & oral sciences degrees were awarded at Loma Linda University.

Studying Online at Loma Linda University

Distance learning is available at Loma Linda University. Of 4,210 students, 577 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 984 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Rankings at Loma Linda University

These rankings give you a sense of how Loma Linda University’s Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 48

Earnings for Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Graduates from Loma Linda University

Graduates of Loma Linda University’s Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$125,982
2 years	$161,637
3 years	$194,722
4 years	$178,331
5 years	$219,972

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences graduates from Loma Linda University report median earnings of $178,331, compared with $101,263 for all Loma Linda University graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences graduates at Loma Linda University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences graduates at Loma Linda University are 33% women (14) and 67% men (28).

Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Master’s Program at Loma Linda University

Of the 17 master’s advanced dentistry & oral sciences graduates at Loma Linda University, 29% were women (5) and 71% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences master’s degree recipients at Loma Linda University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences master’s degree recipients at Loma Linda University, lower than the national average of 32%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Concentrations at Loma Linda University

The Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences program at Loma Linda University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Endodontics/Endodontology	6
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery	4
Orthodontics/Orthodontology	12
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics	8
Periodontics/Periodontology	5
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	7

Best-Paid Careers for Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences program at Loma Linda University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Dentists, General	$157,602
Prosthodontists	$144,273
Orthodontists	$108,772
Dentists, All Other Specialists	$100,743
Health Education Specialists	$81,726
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,663
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	$39,627

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.