by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PLU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PLU as a strong choice for education, ranked #164 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 164 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Washington | 9 of 39 |
The table below lists every degree level available for education at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 37 |
This education area of study at PLU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 59 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in education.
PLU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 8 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 29 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLU earn a median of $63,804 a year. This is below $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLU, education graduates take on a median debt of $24,620 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. Roughly 74% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at PLU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 37 |
