Point Loma Nazarene University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Point Loma Nazarene University at a glance

• 3,188

  students enrolled

• 1,225

  degrees and certificates a year

• 77%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $38,729

  average net price a year

  Tuition $42,600

• $54,811

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $63,998

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Point Loma Nazarene University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Point Loma Nazarene University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Diego County, where the college is.

• 3,881

  open professional jobs

• 261

  entry level

  26 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  405 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in San Diego County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $102,285

  median household income

  San Diego County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (272 open), sales (259 open), operations (402 open), marketing (73 open), human resources (95 open), strategy (23 open).

Hiring most: General Atomics (374), Qualcomm (221), Qualcomm Inc/De (158), Apple (105), Northrop Grumman (93), Intuit (81), Viasat (81), Shield AI (79).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,482), Operations (402), Finance (272), Sales (259), Data & Analytics (251), Legal (152). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: San Diego Workforce Development Board.

• America`s Job Center of California-North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · 760-666-6763 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• East County Career CenterEl Cajon · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
• Metro Career CenterSan Diego · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• North County Coastal Career CenterOceanside · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• South Bay Career CenterChula Vista · 619-319-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5 :00p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Point Loma Nazarene University?

Point Loma Nazarene University enrolls about 3,188 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Diego, California. It awards about 1,225 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Point Loma Nazarene University?

77% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Point Loma Nazarene University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,811 six years after entry and $63,998 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Point Loma Nazarene University offer AI or data science degrees?

Point Loma Nazarene University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Point Loma Nazarene University?

3,881 open professional jobs are listed in San Diego County, 261 of them entry level and 26 saying no experience is needed. General Atomics has the most openings.