by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PLU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PLU highly for health professions, ranked #664 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 664 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Washington | 31 of 54 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 52 |
This health professions area of study at PLU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 180 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 132 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
PLU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at PLU earn a median of $87,929 a year. This is higher than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PLU, health professions students accumulate a median of $29,000 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, 16% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU are White. Roughly 34% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 21 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PLU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 52 |
