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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 321 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from PLU. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the PLU biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 36 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 13 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.