by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PLNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at PLNU was ranked #521 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #58 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PLNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,647 a year. This is less than $28,637, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLNU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,411 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at PLNU is $822 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from PLNU. Of these graduates, 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 34 |
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