by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how PLNU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at PLNU was ranked #389 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #41 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 384 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 389 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from PLNU. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLNU is $34,943. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at PLNU is $277 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about PLNU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from PLNU. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
PLNU does not offer an online option for its biology 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.
Of the 14 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from PLNU, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.