by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from PLU. This makes it the #172 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PLU was $1,546 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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 |
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PLU does not offer an online option for its mental health services bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLU Online Learning page.
Mental Health Services majors graduating with a master's degree from PLU make a median salary of $53,259 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mental health services graduates with a master's is $48,197.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in mental health services from PLU in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% 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 master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 145 |
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