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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how PLNU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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PLNU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #451 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #52 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 52 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 60 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 67 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 74 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 74 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 92 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 92 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 101 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in California | 137 |
| College Major Best Value | 137 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 187 |
| College Major Best Value | 187 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Point Loma Nazarene University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
To complete a bachelor’s at PLNU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,096 in student loans. This is higher than $22,584, the typical median for all majors at PLNU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,800 | $45,300 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
Find out more about PLNU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at PLNU are White. Roughly 53% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at PLNU are Hispanic or Latino. About 43% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
The general biology program at PLNU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 41 |
PLNU conferred 41 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).