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Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA pointloma.edu 3,132 students

Point Loma Nazarene University is located on a scenicPoint Loma overlooking the Pacific Ocean in San Diego. The campus is known for its beautiful views and relaxed Southern California atmosphere. The university fosters a close-knit community with a focus on faith-based learning and service. Its location provides students with access to the resources and opportunities of a major city while maintaining a more secluded campus environment.

Programs
12
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,814
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$43,550
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Point Loma Nazarene University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $44,837 $179,348
$30K – $48K $47,378 $189,512
$48K – $75K $49,500 $198,000
$75K – $110K $51,106 $204,424
$110K+ $51,154 $204,616
Sticker price (no aid) $43,550 $174,200
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Point Loma Nazarene University

12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$97,296/yr High 5.2x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
63
$71,111/yr Very High 3.1x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
53
$46,986/yr High 1.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
51
$48,397/yr High 2.2x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
47
$45,022/yr Moderate 1.6x
Corporate Communications
Business/Corporate Communications Compare across schools →
37
$41,988/yr Very High 2.4x
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →
32
$29,523/yr Moderate 2.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
31
$40,138/yr High 1.9x
Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →
30
$27,037/yr High 2.2x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
28
$34,943/yr High 1.9x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
22
$27,724/yr High 1.7x
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools →
18
$27,604/yr High 0.6x

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