by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how PLNU stacks up against peers offering education.
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PLNU is a solid choice among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #86 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #28 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 28 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in California | 28 |
| Best Education Schools in California | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 |
| Best Education Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 35 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Education Schools | 86 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 86 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Point Loma Nazarene University conferred 53 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLNU report a median salary of $64,644 a year. This is lower than $72,728, the median for all majors at PLNU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLNU, education graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about PLNU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at PLNU are White. About 62% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at PLNU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 46% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
The education program at PLNU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 126 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 51 |
| Special Education | 10 |
| Student Counseling | 8 |
| Educational Administration | 5 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 |