by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PLNU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #41 out of 85 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PLNU among the top schools in the country for health professions, ranked #261 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 261 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in California | 70 of 255 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at PLNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 150 |
| Master’s | 60 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
The health professions area of study at PLNU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Point Loma Nazarene University awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
PLNU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #41 out of 85 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PLNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,961 a year. This is above $72,728, the median for all majors at PLNU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PLNU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $26,681 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Read more about PLNU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 25% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at PLNU are White. About 52% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PLNU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 60 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 3 |
