Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 924 Bachelor's, 403 Master's, 2 Doctorate (professional), and 2 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by PLNU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's541924
Master's111403
Doctorate (professional)112
Post-MS Certificate102
Total6731,331

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Point Loma Nazarene University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMaster
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$79,200
Business Administration and Management$29,800
Biology/Biological Sciences$27,700
Psychology$24,200
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$111,200

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Point Loma Nazarene University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at PLNU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Practice)Post-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 6 completers-
Environmental Studies0-
Environmental Science6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism (1 completers) 50 completers-
Communication0-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric13-
Mass Communication/Media Studies9-
Journalism (other)7-
Organizational Communication21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 47 completers-
Information Technology31-
Computer Science16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 58 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching58-
Art Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 8 completers-
Engineering3-
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2 completers-
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 98 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies3-
Child Development95-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 5 completers-
English Language and Literature2-
Writing3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 54 completers$27,700
Biology/Biological Sciences40$27,700
Biochemistry14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 3 completers-
Mathematics3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 13 completers-
International/Global Studies11-
Data Science, General2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 26 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 10 completers-
Philosophy3-
Christian Studies7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations 0 completers-
Worship Ministry0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 11 completers-
Chemistry8-
Physics3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 67 completers$24,200
Psychology67$24,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 37 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies37-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 6 completers-
Social Work6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 18 completers-
Development Economics and International Development4-
Political Science and Government6-
Sociology8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 29 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts3-
Graphic Design15-
Music6-
Music Performance0-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Voice and Opera1-
Music Technology4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 184 completers-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)42-
Dietetics/Dietitian5-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse137$79,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 186 completers-
Business Administration and Management79$29,800
Organizational Leadership36-
Accounting10-
Finance25-
Management Information Systems3-
Marketing/Marketing Management33-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 6 completers-
History6-
Total924
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (1 completers) 137 completers$60,500
Education117$60,500
Special Education and Teaching20-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 14 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 54 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science54-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations 7 completers-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 34 completers-
Clinical Psychology34-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 36 completers-
Physician Assistant0-
Athletic Training/Trainer19-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse17$111,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 121 completers-
Business Administration and Management78$68,900
Organizational Leadership43-
Total403
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 2 completers-
Nursing Practice2-
Total2
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 2 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2-
Total2