by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physical sciences.
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PLU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #257 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #54 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLU earn a median of $57,152 a year. This is lower than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PLU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. Approximately 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
This physical sciences program at PLU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |