Biology at Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Point Loma Nazarene University graduates in biology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Point Loma Nazarene University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 167 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $65,624 | $74,306 | #43 | $22,572 |
| 168 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $65,577 | $72,715 | #58 | $31,481 |
| 169 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $65,517 | $70,248 | #79 | $34,620 |
| 170 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $65,365 | $59,478 | #368 | $34,943 |
| 171 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $65,357 | $57,554 | #441 | $41,213 |
| 172 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $65,346 | $64,359 | #208 | $40,525 |
| 173 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $65,224 | $69,973 | #83 | $36,500 |
Other Majors at Point Loma Nazarene University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,919 | $97,296 | #42 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,495 | $48,397 | #251 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $71,111 | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $60,187 | $41,988 | #12 of 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,654 | $29,523 | #174 of 253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,183 | $45,022 | #169 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,740 | — | #101 of 299 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,198 | $46,986 | #77 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,092 | $40,138 | #525 of 660 |
| Psychology | $46,437 | $27,724 | #730 of 1027 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,119 | $27,037 | #100 of 172 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $27,604 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Loma Nazarene University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,943 one year after graduating and $65,365 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Loma Nazarene University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Point Loma Nazarene University ranks #170 by median pay four years after graduation, and #368 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Point Loma Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.