All PLNU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Business & Finance · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Engineering · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Education · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $48,397 | $74,495 | $18,750 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $41,988 | $60,187 | $22,079 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $97,296 | $114,919 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $29,523 | $59,654 | $26,362 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $34,943 | $65,365 | $25,096 |
| Biochemistry | $27,604 | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $40,138 | $47,092 | $21,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | $57,740 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $71,111 | — | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,986 | $56,198 | $25,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former PLNU students earn a median $63,998 ten years after starting college, more than 49% of California colleges we cover. 77% graduate within six years.
PLNU majors questions
How many majors does PLNU offer?
Point Loma Nazarene University offers 59 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at PLNU?
Nursing graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn a median $114,919 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which PLNU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Human Development and Family Studies graduates earn the least: a median $46,119 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Point Loma Nazarene University overview