by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PLU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 14 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 social sciences, ranked #321 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 321 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Washington | 12 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
This social sciences area of study at PLU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
PLU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,588 a year. This is below $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PLU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,625 in student loans. This is lower than $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU are White. Roughly 58% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
