Education at Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA · Master's Degree · about 138 graduates a year
Point Loma Nazarene University graduates in education earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Point Loma Nazarene University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 27 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $78,357 | $72,072 | #40 | $80,115 |
| 28 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $77,851 | $70,839 | #45 | $68,117 |
| 29 | National University San Diego, CA | $77,748 | $70,746 | #46 | $62,683 |
| 30 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $77,441 | $70,466 | #48 | $61,550 |
| 31 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $77,408 | $70,436 | #49 | $61,108 |
| 32 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $77,402 | $71,193 | #43 | $69,693 |
| 33 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $76,309 | $69,436 | #57 | $59,817 |
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 | $130,691 | $117,062 | #109 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,784 | $78,560 | #353 of 861 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $86,603 | $73,427 | #12 of 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,937 | $49,053 | #46 of 165 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $56,660 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Loma Nazarene University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,550 one year after graduating and $77,441 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Loma Nazarene University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Point Loma Nazarene University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Point Loma Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $42,924.
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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.