by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how PLNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in allied health.
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The bachelor's program at PLNU was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #35 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in allied health from PLNU. This makes it the #268 most popular school for allied health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of allied health students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLNU is $29,523. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,597 for all allied health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLNU, allied health students borrow a median amount of $64,176 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,519 for all allied health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the allied health program at PLNU is $729 per month.
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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The allied health program at PLNU awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the PLNU allied health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLNU Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in allied health from PLNU in 2022, 42% were men and 58% 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 158 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 5 |
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