by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PLNU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #52 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PLNU among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #498 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 498 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 75 of 141 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at PLNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Point Loma Nazarene University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
PLNU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #52 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at PLNU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,096 in student loans. This is higher than $22,584, the typical median for all majors at PLNU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,800 | $45,300 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at PLNU are White. Roughly 53% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
PLNU awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PLNU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |