20 Best Mph Programs In San Diego, CA (2022 Updated)

I saw The Messiah here on Sunday. Campus is unbelievable and it was wonderful to feel God's presence on a school campus again. The entire production was amazing and I could not have enjoyed it more. It's very worth finding out more about the story of how it was written first, so when you watch it live you'll have a deeper appreciation. Parking is an issue here and make sure you go early when you do. You'll be greeted by a friendly face who can direct you from there. Who could ask for anything more?Kyle Whelehon

A whole lot has changed since I was attending here. The name of the mascot has changed. Also this was called Point Loma Nazarene College. Speaking of changes, one thing that hopefully hasn't changed is the cafeteria food, most college cafeteria food SUCKS…NOT HERE…the food is/was catered by Marriot. What an incredible location to go away to school. The campus as a whole is unbelievable. I didn't attend to long, only have fond memories of this college.Peter Johnson

Parent perspective!…. What a welcoming. Totally personal. Sincere. Heartfelt. You're not just a number here. The campus…clean, safe, many places to study outdoors. The view..are you kidding me?! Makes me want to go back to college. The faith…AUTHENTIC AND INTENTIONAL not just "Christian" in name only. Rigorous academics = challenge, growth, sharpening! Can't help but humbly gratefully brag my daughter is a student.Arnold Argao

I've been a at USU for a year now working on my Masters in Nursing and my FNP, and I really love the whole experience ( well, except the lack of sleep from working full-time and staying up late to do homework!). There is no slacking! These professors are on top of it! The curriculum is challenging, and every class is laid out in such an organized structured way so you know what to expect. I received my Bachelors in Nursing from Clemson University and I have to say, I much prefer the close friendships, and friendly caring teachers at USU. Even though we are from all over the United States, I feel more connected than I ever did sitting in a classroom once a week and missing work. This program is definitely doable while working full time. Did I mention challenging? But the professors are truly the VERY BEST!! The system is user friendly, and I encourage anyone sitting on the fence, to get off and get your degree! We have a major nursing shortage which is projected to worsen over the next few years, we need you!!!Cynthia Strader

PLEASE STEER CLEAR and opt for a non-profit institution instead. The application process was absolutely terrible. I was working with Troy to apply to the teaching credential program. He gave me a list of items to complete, and was unable to have my transcripts reviewed to waive the CSET (I have an undergrad degree in the subject better before turning them in. I finally completed my application and was told I’d get a decision within two days. Two days later I checked in and still no decision and was also given false information about financial aid by an enrollment officer. I checked in again and still no decision made. I check in again and they tell me there’s a glitch in the system and my application was never processed even though Troy told me it was being processed. Even after the semester has started, I’ve yet to receive any decision. This has NEVER happened to me in the past but I’ve also only attended non-profit institutions.Beliuye

OMG…please run far and away from this school. They are disorganized. They mess up on your student accounts and you ending up owning more than what you signed up for. They screwed up my student loan and now they left me with a $15,000 bill left to pay on my own. I've had nothing but headaches from this school. They don't try to help. Your better going to a state funded university or a real university that has better organization. Don't waste your time or money here.Jer Lightrings

With more than 40 years in the University system, I have an extensive knowledge of campus life and degree programs. I evaluated 52 campuses before selecting Alliant International University for a PhD. The system offers diversity in majors, student body, as well as the faculty are academics and practitioners. I appreciate the instructional choices of face-to-face and online formats. I have completed both types of classes and the instructional quality holds steady in delivery and the students' ability to effectively learn. The overall strength of Alliant is also its ability to leverage resources for students. Belonging to a system is an advantage for all students. After I complete my degree, I plan to connect with the leadership teams for support, insight, and networking opportunities. Thank you Alliant International University.Becky Arce

Outstanding! The quality of instructors, methods, flexibility in classes, and collaboration with fellow PhD classmates were key to this great experience! I completed the basic PhD coursework in record time (while working full time). Also, the costs stayed well under my GI Bill cap. If you have money on the table from the GI Bill, consider getting your PhD from Alliant University. You'll be smarter for it!Bea Truesdale

I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Alliant. I believe this degree prepared me for my graduate program, especially the research aspect. I'm currently attending a MPH program and feel prepared for most of the curriculum. There are hiccups along the way, as with any program. However, I highly recommend!Christina Faulk

This school is terrible. Their customer service and refund department is one of the worst I've dealt with.I had to drop classes and requested a refund but they changed their policies and it's been over two months and I still have not received my refund they keep changing their policies to avoid refunding my fees. I've asked to speak to the financial department supervisor and they say they only communicate via email. If you are planning on attending this school.. you may want to try somewhere else. These people are definitely not doing good business .maria Ramirez

I attend classes for the Business of Craft Beer and couldn't be happier with the instructors, the classes and not to mention that the campus is gorgeous.Donovan Alcantara

I am from a Mexican small city, so the idea of standarized tests was very new to me. My first mock I remember I scored 142V in the verbal section. Which is 17th percentile (very low to any university). Then, doing my research I found Vince's method. He has a very logical and simple approach for the test. For vocab, I used his super friendly mnemonic's app along with his instagram page with daily quizes. Then, I suscribed to his verbal precision course which has a vast array of very easy to manage techniques and tools for the verbal section. Yesterday I received my official scores and now I am in 79th percentile and I scored very decent in my AWA 4, which is sufficient for getting me to grad school. My grammar is not perfect, my logical thinking is not perfect either but Vince's Prep was definitely perfect for me. Thank you Vince!Emmanuel Carrasco

Vince's blog helped me understand the nuances of the GRE and structure a study plan for myself. This first step in my whole grad school application process definitely helped set the tone for all the other parts of my application! Though I only used the free resources, what I was able to glean from them cannot be overstated. I've even helped a friend of mine do well on the GRE since. His vocabulary app called GRE Vocabulary Cartoons gamifies vocab flashcards and is actually, dare I say, fun? It's leagues ahead of everything else out there because of all of the (hilarious) different ways it tries to create neural hooks for your brain to remember the meaning of each new word. The algorithm perfectly applies spaced repetition as well, making the app great for prepping for the GRE months in advance!Aishwarya Vishwanath

Probably the easiest and most effective way of learning any kind of vocabulary ..i would say , the best for GRE prep … I have been using it for 2 month now (40 days regularly ) and i am on like 700 words … and guess what? i can easily remember like 85-90% of them .. the think category and examples with cartoon is so damn easy and related to actual meaning of the world…i would highly recommend using vince's prep materials ..vocab app as well as math knight …and his course too ..all are affordable and made with good intentions and benefits of students in mind ..thanks vince sir ..guys like you and greg are gems 🦋 you people made my prep life so damn easy …👍 AKSHAY LAD

A valuable top notch University located in the heart of San Diego! SDSU provides excellent higher education programs covering a wide spectrum of disciplines to educate tomorrow's future and make the world turn! This University puts the student first. A ton of programs, clubs, organizations and support to assist the student all the way through their stages of education, graduation and into employment. Countless administrative support and staff to assist incoming students, SDSU dining, research assistance, campus book store, employment on campus, financial aid, amazing SDSU Dining through out the campus and professional staff to help you with all your needs. Future professionals are created here.BRIAN PEREYRA

My daughter graduated from High School with a 3.8 GPA / Cum Laude and is now currently a freshman attending San Diego State and living on campus. She absolutely loves it and has had nothing but wonderful things to say about the classes, the teachers, the campus and the dorms. She is currently an undecided/undeclared major and the teachers have been nothing but exceptional in helping her find her way. If you ask her she wouldn't change a thing. She is excited about her future – ahead in her classes and scheduled to graduate in four years. The campus is beautiful, always clean with lots of energy and activities from the students and teachers. Everyone is always friendly.Claudine M

San Diego State University is a major public research institution providing transformative experiences and a rich campus life, both inside and outside of the classroom, for its 36,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. SDSU is committed to student success and life-changing opportunities for students, such as study abroad, undergraduate research, internships and entrepreneurial experiences. SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in the San Diego region, and these deep community roots provide access to internships, mentoring relationships, and volunteer opportunities that complement and enhance the classroom experience.Jefri Tamba

I cannot recommend going here. If you are a transfer student ensure all your classes transfer over before you start attending your classes. I was a transfer student from another university with my associates degree. Once i started at National they place me directly in my cybersecurity program for my bachelors. One month before I was to graduate. My student advisor informed me none of my classes from my associates degree would transfer over and I would have to take them all over again. This was a hard blow since I was a month before graduating or at least I thought. I attempted to petition the CAS board to have been classes accepted. They office of registers informed me they would only take two classes with a syllabus from my previous school. My last step was to reach out to the dean and also the organization ruling over my cyber degree program "Department of Engineering and Computing" they informed me the same the classes would transfer over. I learned no one will help you after they fail to inform you that your classes will not transfer over. National only cares about getting you in and starting your classes. This is a injustice and not fair to students attending. As I am in a situation to either transfer back to a community college to complete the remainder of my Gen Eds or find a university that will take my cyber security classes. National has to do better than this!adam hale

I am currently attending this University, and I have had a wonderful experience so far. The work is challenging, and I actually get more individualized attention, then physically attending a class. The instructor is always informative, and the discussion board is very helpful. This is the best experience I've had with online classes. This university may not be very well known, but I would highly reccomend it to anyone seeking online schooling. On the downside, the classes are expensive and my e-mails aren't responded to in a timely manner.Other than that, I think it's money well spent.Rose De

I love the school. The student fees and parking permits are a bit expensive, but it's a newer school and there have been many new installments. Education wise: I just got done with my first year. The professors definitely want you to succeed; they do everything in their power to get you to where you need to be. The S:T is about 24:1. Some are much less. The GE classes are a bit harder to get into by basic enrollment, but usually a professor will let you in if you crash. They have resources every where around campus, through the CCC or the media library, to the math lab, language center, you name it. Social life wise: There's school activities every Tues & Thurs 💙 (U-hour). I don't see how anyone could call the school remotely ratchet. It's a commuter school, no doubt, in more of a quiet area. Lots of stairs which is why we're nicknamed 'Cal State Stair Master'. Only things to really do around the campus is grab a bite to eat, movies, bowl, visit some puppies, or whatever. You kind of have to search for it, other than that… They have a game room that you can go to on campus, even if you don't dorm (which I don't), or if you get to network and make friends with people who dorm, you can visit the quad area and play some pool. Hopefully we'll end up getting a football team in the future, but the expansion of the school is remarkable. If you want a medium-small school to go to I would definitely recommend CSUSM. 😁Tee Kay

Honestly the amount of unprofessionalism amongst the staff of the Global Education (Dealing with international students) is appalling. They expect you to stay in a homestay because all the dorms are filled. Then why would you accept new international students if you did not have a place for them to go? Just because every international student decides to stay in a homestay doesn't mean I want to. Honestly, having the audacity to accept new students without informing them of WHERE THEY ARE GOING TO LIVE is disgusting, especially when you are accepting new applicants until May 1st (They also said make the decision BY May 1st? What do they want?). If you're an international student, do not go here. Instead, go to Long Beach, any Poly university, Fullerton, or Fresno. These are the universities that have had enough respect for me to reply quickly so I can make a decision. I have decided to attend Fresno State. The communications from them are absolutely amazing, and even though Fresno isn't the greatest city, the university seems quite good.Hulan Reyes

Campus is beautiful and very impressed with teachers, staff and programs they offer. I gave 3 stars because I had the worst time with financial aid which I feel should be one of the strongest aspects as well as one of the most helpful departments of the school. I was given wrong information numerous times which may or may not have affected my students grants. I had to call several times just to try and reach someone that seemed to know what they were talking about and every time I called I was given different information. Was not very informed or helpful with on campus housing and scholarship programs. However, after going to orientation I learned that I was not the only parent havig this issue.Kimberly Beringer

This is an amazing campus, it feels as if it's own little city. There are many buildings, a Hospital, a Target, a Credit Union, etc….. You need a bicycle to get around to say the least. The classrooms are awesome, the dorms are very ample and La Jolla is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… I high recommend planning a daycation, if you a LA local.Armando Mercado

Brought the boys here so they could see where people study to become doctors. One of my kids asked me why so many people are studying on Saturday and I told him that medical school students have to study everydayDaniel Sarmiento

(Translated by Google) Great experience that high-level conferences are held and that it allows access to students from other universities. (Original) Gran experiencia que se lleven a cabo conferencias de alto nivel y que permita el acceso a estudiantes de otras universidades.Tania Suárez Arvizu

Tried calling. Got busy signal over and over. Wanted information as to who to contact to lodge complaint regarding health dept harassing small businesses and restaurants with no definite proof they are responsible for spread of covid. I guess they must all be out doing the harassing so took phone off the hook. Like sheep taking direction from the tyrant. Wish they'd get a backbone.sue buehler

Waited for about 5 minutes of ringing until someone finally connects. When they do, they don’t say anything for 4 seconds. I say “hello” and they immediately hang up in the middle of them exhaling. This happened twice in a row, which shows they offer no services over the phone via representative.Anthony Cooper

They were very polite, but I was unable to enter. Instead, someone came outside to answer my questions. Unfortunately, they didn't know any more than I did. But they were very polite.F C Alvarez (Fast Flo)

Dr. Morris is a very caring doctor who treats his patients with respect and honestly works to help them. I've been repeatedly impressed by his bedside manner, compassion and an understanding; he takes time to examine people directly, and talk with them, where I've had doctors who treat me like they are children who will catch Kooties if they touch me, or have been appointed by God. He repeatedly displays both caring and an understanding people with substance abuse issues are more than junkies looking for their next fix, and substance abuse is often only the small part of an iceberg visible on the surface. I have witnessed some doctors tell people with substance abuse issues to "Just stop", like they've never thought of that and perhaps should write it down – Just Stop. Dr. Morris genuinely looks to help, and I highly recommend him.Kevin Leighton Crosthwaite

Dr. Morris is a very well-experienced doctor any time I have an issue he pinpoints it very accurately. Any time I see him, I feel great because I know he will help. He is also a very pleasant person who makes you welcome, and he shows his care.Robert Oytun

Great instructors, nice classrooms, cool add ons like industry speakers, guaranteed job interviews, personal stethoscope and BP kit. Excellent instructor to student communication.Sunshine Mermaids

This program is one of the best EMT programs in the valley, it is filled with lots of great instructors that have been in the EMT service for a long time.Nati Wagenleitner

I went to Interview for teaching position. I was dressed professionally even better than Cynthia Hope who hadn’t even comb her hair!!!!! And she was going to teach the class that day! She told me….English is your second language……Do you understand scientific terms?!!!!!!!!!!…..My God I was shocked but I told her yes I am a Naturopathic Doctor now! If I couldn’t understand I wouldn’t be a doctor by now! Came out of that interview and was shocked and she never called me back for position. .Since then I applied for many positions but they never called as such a person is governing everything. This is such a big Discrimination.Dr. Rozita Moshtagh, ND

I've had great experiences at the clinic, every time I've gone. The staff has been knowledgeable, helpful, and as gentle as possible with my daughter. I continue to appreciate their support and choose to go here for check ups, over using Kaiser Permanente..Nathaniel Allenby

Wonderful people and they truly have their hearts in looking after you and giving you the power to make balanced choices for your health.Serena Silberman

Dr. Lauren Gist has been amazing with my son. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age. I held off on medication for as long as I could before I finally realized how much the benefits out weighed the risks. Some of the first doctors my son saw were starting him off with too high of dosages and he did not to well. It was a long journey to ind someone that didn't just prescribe and push us out the door. We finally got linked up to Dr. Gist and she called it on our first meeting with her. The reason he didn't do well before was because the dosages were too high for his age/weight. I'll never forget what she said to me that day "We need to start him off with low amounts and work our way through to see what doses are the best for him. He is a busy boy, that's him. That's normal. We are trying to help him not make him perfect." I knew then that she was the one for him :). He's doing extremely well and was even able to reach all of his IEP goals and doesn't need one anymore! His grades are great and our home life is awesome. I like to credit Dr. Gist for always taking her time with him. Getting to know him and me as a parent and understanding us and our unique situation. She's a great Doctor! I just can't thank her enough.Maggie Doire

With the exception of UNC Chapel Hill (Go Heels!) no university is a 5-star university. However, the more time I spend at UCSD, the more I realize the subtle intricacies that make this place rock. First off, I'm a graduate student, so I interact differently with the campus than undergrads. Since I'm in a doctoral program, the two bars on campus are probably the first places to note! Loft, located in the Price Center, and Porter's Pub, located by the international center / old student union. These bars are both top-notch, and offer a great place to socialize with peers after a long day. I'm a huge fan of the gym, the OLD student center (though Price is pretty sweet), and the sculptures on campus. It may not be the most social, rocking school out there, but it has a vibrant underbelly of student culture and shows this through the myriad of organizations. I'm a proud member of Japanese Students Association as well as an intramural volleyball team, ('Sets on the Beach') and am finally feeling at home in San Diego. Check this school out! If for nothing else than for the Inception-inspiring Geisel Library 🙂Anish Thakkar (Doc Thakkar)