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PLNU was ranked #230 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #39 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 197 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 225 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in health professions from PLNU. This makes it the #688 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #522 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Of the 197 health professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from PLNU, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 health professions majors earned their master's degree from PLNU. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 169 |
| Allied Health Professions | 66 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 10 |
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