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PLNU is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. More specifically it was ranked #162 out of 1,931 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in health professions from PLNU. This makes it the #688 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #522 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
Learn more about PLNU tuition and fees.
Of the 184 health professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from PLNU, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
PLNU does not offer an online option for its health professions 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 36 health professions students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from PLNU, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Health Professions 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 |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 158 |
| Allied Health Professions | 61 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.