by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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PLU ranks competitively among schools offering music. In particular, it placed #277 out of 423 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 awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,274 a year. This is below $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PLU, music students borrow a median amount of $26,815 in student loans. This is above $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
Find out more about PLU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 71% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU are White. Approximately 71% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at Pacific Lutheran University.