by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at PLNU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #28 out of 34 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PLNU among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #119 out of 2,000 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Nursing Schools 119 of 2,000 Best Nursing Schools in California 39 of 149
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at PLNU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 94 Master’s 19 Professional Certificate 3
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 19 master’s degrees in nursing.
PLNU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #28 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at PLNU were White. Roughly 32% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
PLNU granted 19 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (32%).
During the most recent reporting year, Point Loma Nazarene University awarded 3 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
PLNU has not been ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at PLNU are White. Roughly 67% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PLNU awarded 3 professional certificate completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at PLNU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing 94