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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 39 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from PLU in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% 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, 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
Physical 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 38 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 13 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.