Is Western University of Health Sciences worth it?
Western University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Pomona, California (large suburb). It awarded 1,093 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in osteopathic medicine, veterinary medicine and pharmacy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$75,498
Median earnings 4 years after
$142,369
Completions (2024)
1,093
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First professional | $65,634 | $156,511 | 614 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $116,917 | $159,158 | 227 |
| Veterinary Medicine | First professional | $108,647 | $152,572 | 169 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $132,122 | $154,185 | 151 |
| Optometry | First professional | $84,910 | $125,916 | 134 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $93,424 | $98,221 | 100 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $91,130 | $145,722 | 93 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $115,594 | $132,638 | 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $176,424 | N/A | 16 |
| Biology, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | N/A | $126,283 | N/A |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | Doctoral professional practice | 316 |
| Veterinary Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 106 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 99 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 95 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 95 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 90 |
| Optometry | Doctoral professional practice | 88 |
| Dentistry | Doctoral professional practice | 71 |
| Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry | Doctoral professional practice | 37 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Master's | 33 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western University of Health Sciences. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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