by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 248 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 267 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from PLU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its social work 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 social work majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
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