Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in San Diego, California, Point Loma Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 3,188 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $63,998 ten years after enrollment, which is 57% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 75.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $22,990, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.78x. The average net price after financial aid is $38,729 per year. The most popular programs include Education, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Psychology, and Sports & Fitness.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,998
Graduation Rate
75.5%
Median Debt
$22,990
Average Net Price
$38,729
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.41x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.78x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,188
Admission Rate
83.7%
Average SAT
1287
Retention Rate
85.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$46,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,250
Pell Grant Rate
21.4%
Federal Loan Rate
49.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$30,999
Income $30K–$48K
$32,117
Income $48K–$75K
$32,888
Income $110K+
$41,680
Student Demographics
Women
68.6%
White
51.6%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
27.0%
Asian
6.7%
Two or More Races
7.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
79.4%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Didactic Program in Dietetics (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (55)
Bachelor (39)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $74,495 | 117 |
| Registered Nursing | $114,919 | 111 |
| Psychology | $46,437 | 62 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $46,119 | 55 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,654 | 42 |
| Biology | $65,365 | 40 |
| Teacher Education | $56,198 | 38 |
| Finance | Not reported | 37 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 31 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 26 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $59,183 | 23 |
| Communications | $47,092 | 21 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 21 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $57,740 | 14 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 13 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 10 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 8 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 8 |
| History | Not reported | 8 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 7 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 6 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 6 |
| Religion | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Economics | Not reported | 5 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 4 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 3 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $60,187 | Not reported |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | $77,441 | 138 |
| Business Administration & Management | $99,784 | 92 |
| Sports & Fitness | $64,937 | 61 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 19 |
| Registered Nursing | $130,691 | 18 |
| Special Education | $86,603 | 15 |
| Biology | Not reported | 12 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Registered Nursing | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Management Information Systems | Bachelor | 2 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Bachelor | 1 |
| Data Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Master's Parks & Recreation Programs
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