Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
73
Online Programs
13
Salary after Completing
$21,400 - $79,200
Offered Degrees at PLNU
Point Loma Nazarene University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Point Loma Nazarene University offers 73 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53 | 5 |
| Master's | 18 | 6 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 1 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 73 | 13 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
PLNU Bachelor's Programs
Point Loma Nazarene University offers Bachelor's degree with 53 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 38 | |
| Communication | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Journalism (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✔ | - | - |
| Organizational Communication | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 53 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 51 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Child Development | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Writing | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 50 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 34 | $27,700 |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Christian Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 57 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 57 | $24,200 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Public Administration | ✔ | - | - |
| Social Work | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 150 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | ✕ | 46 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 94 | $79,200 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 32 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 1 | $29,800 |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 20 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Management Information Systems | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| History | ✕ | 5 | - |
PLNU Master's Programs
Point Loma Nazarene University offers Master's degree with 18 major programs. Among them 6 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✔ | 149 | |
| Education | ✕ | 126 | $60,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✔ | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✔ | 8 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 47 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | ✔ | 6 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (other) | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 53 | |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 60 | |
| Physician Assistant | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✔ | 19 | $111,200 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 94 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 65 | $68,900 |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | - | - |
PLNU Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Point Loma Nazarene University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 5 | - |
PLNU Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Point Loma Nazarene University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✔ | 3 | - |
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