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National University
San Diego, CA · Private Nonprofit · General
National University is a private nonprofit institution in San Diego, CA. Enrolls 9,725 students, offers 23 programs with earnings data, and has a 44% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
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SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
9,725
Completion Rate
44%
Cost of Attendance
$37,116
In-State Tuition
$13,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,320
Programs
23
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 23 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($37K)
Showing 23 of 23 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $99,714 | $108,119 | $37,116 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $93,417 | — | $37,116 | 2.5x | |
| 3 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $92,758 | $95,650 | $37,116 | 2.5x | |
| 4 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $92,748 | $108,041 | $37,116 | 2.5x | |
| 5 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $87,383 | $84,278 | $37,116 | 2.4x | |
| 6 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,077 | — | $37,116 | 2.1x | |
| 7 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,382 | $66,002 | $37,116 | 1.7x | |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,143 | $57,213 | $37,116 | 1.7x | |
| 9 | Homeland SecurityBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,963 | $61,254 | $37,116 | 1.7x | |
| 10 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,299 | $70,412 | $37,116 | 1.7x | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,037 | $65,188 | $37,116 | 1.6x | |
| 12 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,429 | — | $37,116 | 1.5x | |
| 13 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,679 | $62,690 | $37,116 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,562 | $73,278 | $37,116 | 1.5x | |
| 15 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,057 | $55,472 | $37,116 | 1.4x | |
| 16 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,070 | — | $37,116 | 1.3x | |
| 17 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,505 | $54,674 | $37,116 | 1.3x | |
| 18 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,080 | $49,988 | $37,116 | 1.1x | |
| 19 | Business/Corporate CommunicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,696 | $75,312 | $37,116 | 1.0x | |
| 20 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,523 | $56,955 | $37,116 | 1.0x | |
| 21 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,012 | $57,291 | $37,116 | 0.9x | |
| 22 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $78,572 | $37,116 | — | |
| 23 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $47,654 | $37,116 | — |