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 #12 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PLU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #533 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 533 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Washington | 14 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at PLU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 44 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
PLU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PLU earn a median of $40,169 a year. This is lower than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
To complete a bachelor’s at PLU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,626 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 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. About 41% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
