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 biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at PLNU was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #26 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biochemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLNU is $27,604. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,243 for all biochemistry students.
Part-time undergraduates at PLNU paid an average of $1,775 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,600 | $42,600 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,850 | $12,850 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,530 | $3,530 |
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Of the 14 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from PLNU, about 29% were men and 71% 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
PLNU does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLNU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 54 |
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