Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 74.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.8%
- Retention Rate
- 86.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,998
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,990
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $244/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $118,210 | $50,562 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $85,206 | $24,784 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $69,338 | $34,519 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $66,821 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $63,749 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $61,681 | $42,924 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $46,087 | |
| Journalism. | Bachelor | $41,937 | |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Bachelor | $40,402 | $22,658 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $30,228 | $21,984 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $28,055 | $26,244 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $25,774 | $25,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor | $20,140 | $15,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Point Loma Nazarene graduates earn a median of $63,998 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 with typical debt loads of $22,990. Monthly loan payments of $244 represent just 4.6% of median post-graduation income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong nursing and business programs feed directly into San Diego's robust healthcare and biotech sectors, contributing to the impressive 95.3% employment rate. Marine science graduates often find opportunities in California's coastal research institutions. With 79.35% of borrowers successfully repaying their loans and earnings that justify the investment, Point Loma delivers a strong return on investment for students committed to its Christian liberal arts mission.