by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PLNU stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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PLNU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #85 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Point Loma Nazarene University awarded 94 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at PLNU earn a median of $107,838 a year. This is higher than $72,728, the median for all majors at PLNU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PLNU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,584, the typical median for all majors at PLNU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,800 | $45,300 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at PLNU are White. Roughly 52% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
The nursing program at PLNU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 116 |
| Nursing Practice | 5 |
PLNU granted 116 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
PLNU conferred 5 completions in nursing practice recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.