| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Point Loma Nazarene University offers 88 degree programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 18 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Education Master program has the most completers of 161 and the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the second most completers of 99 students.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($89,492) after graduation and the Finance and Financial Management Services program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $76,001 average salary.
A total of 1,362 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at PLNU. 842 students completed bachelor's programs and 513 completed master's programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at PLNU. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Bachelor's | 58 | 5 | 842 | 286 | 556 |
| Master's | 21 | 9 | 513 | 147 | 366 |
| Doctor's | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 2 | - | 2 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | NOT OFFERED | 1 | - | 1 |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Point Loma Nazarene University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($89,492) after graduation and the Finance and Financial Management Services program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $76,001 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,492 | $7,458 | $24,784 | $263 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $76,001 | $6,333 | - | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,448 | $6,204 | - | - |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $43,339 | $3,612 | $22,658 | $240 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,147 | $3,596 | $18,750 | $199 |
| Communication | $41,978 | $3,498 | $21,500 | $228 |
| Psychology, General | $35,103 | $2,925 | $21,984 | $233 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $128,990 | $10,749 | $50,562 | $575 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,351 | $6,696 | $34,519 | $393 |
| Education, General | $59,139 | $4,928 | $42,924 | $488 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Point Loma Nazarene University.
At the school, the Education Master program has the most completers of 161 and the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the second most completers of 99 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 99 | 65 | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 75 | 13 | 62 |
| Psychology | 73 | 10 | 63 |
| Child Development | 64 | 4 | 60 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | 3 | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | 41 | 11 | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 36 | 9 | 27 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Finance | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| Accounting | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 161 | 40 | 121 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 72 | 30 | 42 |
| Clinical Psychology | 54 | 8 | 46 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 45 | 7 | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Physician Assistant | 30 | 7 | 23 |
| Organizational Leadership | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 16 | 2 | 14 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Disability Studies | 1 | - | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 1 | - | 1 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Studies | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Journalism (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Organizational Communication | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 161 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Curriculum and Instruction | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 45ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 47 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Art Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Software Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Child Development | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 64 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Writing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Creative Writing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 36 | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biomedical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biochemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Anatomy | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Applied Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Global Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Data Science, General | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 22 | 72 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Christian Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worship Ministry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 73 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 54 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Applied Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Economics and International Development | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Graphic Design | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music Theory and Composition | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physician Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 30 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 41 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Holistic Health | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 75 | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Nursing Practice | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 99 | 31 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Organizational Leadership | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14ONLINE | 29 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 25 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 26 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Information Systems | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 28 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 99 | 31 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Organizational Leadership | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14ONLINE | 29 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 25 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 26 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Management Information Systems | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 28 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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