Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, California · Private, nonprofit
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $156,511 | +$119,535 | clears the bar | $296,307 | 2.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $132,638 | +$95,662 | clears the bar | $117,811 | 1.2 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $159,158 | +$122,182 | clears the bar | $233,798 | 1.9 yrs |
| Veterinary Medicine | First Professional Degree | $152,572 | +$115,596 | clears the bar | $297,945 | 2.6 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $154,185 | +$117,209 | clears the bar | $139,935 | 1.2 yrs |
| Dentistry | First Professional Degree | $145,722 | +$108,746 | clears the bar | $421,897 | 3.9 yrs |
| Optometry | First Professional Degree | $125,916 | +$88,940 | clears the bar | $250,965 | 2.8 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $98,221 | +$61,245 | clears the bar | $189,545 | 3.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $126,283 | +$89,307 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $176,424 | +$139,448 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.