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. Also, learn how PLNU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at PLNU was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #54 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 422 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 432 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Loma Nazarene University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PLNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,724 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLNU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $64,659 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at PLNU is $822 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PLNU paid an average of $1,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
PLNU does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Point Loma Nazarene University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.