by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Western University of Health Sciences Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs WesternU offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Western University of Health Sciences came in at #184 out of the 1,618 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking. This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 15% of the country for overall quality. As a result, WesternU is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge. WesternU also ranked #38 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in California.
There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and WesternU took the #181 spot on the list. In addition, WesternU took the #34 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, WesternU took the #211 spot out of 737 schools. WesternU also ranked #22 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in California.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,665 graduate students attended Western University of Health Sciences. College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is. Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at WesternU is made up of 64.5% women and 35.5% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 66.3% of the graduate students who attend WesternU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. WesternU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 1.6% of the graduate student population. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
Master’s degree recipients from WesternU earn an average early-career salary of $70,144.
After earning their professional degree from WesternU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $184,249.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at WesternU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Medicine | $231,526 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $158,653 |
| Dentistry | $143,654 |
| Allied Health Professions | $132,122 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | $131,257 |
| Nursing | $124,863 |
| Optometry | $111,013 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $93,424 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | $70,144 |
Located in Pomona, California, Western University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution. Pomona is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Western University of Health Sciences.
Contact details for WesternU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 309 E 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766-1854 |
| Phone: | 909-623-6116 |
| Website: | www.westernu.edu |
About 0.0% of the graduate students at Western University of Health Sciences took at least one online class. Approximately 0.0% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 89 | — |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 27 | $70,144 |
| Nursing | 90 | — |
| Other Health Professions | 2 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 5 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Western University of Health Sciences awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 73 | $143,654 |
| Medicine | 355 | $231,526 |
| Nursing | 7 | — |
| Optometry | 61 | $111,013 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 101 | $158,653 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 98 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine. | 108 | $131,257 |
Listed here are the programs in which Western University of Health Sciences awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 65 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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