by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PLNU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #52 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PLNU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #587 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 587 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California | 76 of 143 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at PLNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at PLNU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 41 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
PLNU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #52 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at PLNU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $26,048 in student loans. This is higher than $22,584, the typical median for all majors at PLNU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,800 | $45,300 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PLNU were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PLNU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 7 |