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PLNU was ranked #117 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Education Schools | 117 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 408 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 159 students received their master’s degree in education from PLNU. This makes it the #275 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PLNU was $1,775 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students earned a bachelor's degree in education from PLNU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PLNU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
PLNU does not offer an online option for its education 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 137 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from PLNU in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PLNU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 117 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 59 |
| Special Education | 20 |
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