by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how PLU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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PLU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #500 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #98 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at PLU report a median salary of $40,169 a year. This is below $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,626 in student loans. This is lower than $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU are White. Approximately 41% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
The general biology program at PLU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 44 |
PLU conferred 44 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).