by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PLU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #12 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PLU highly for general biology, ranked #511 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 511 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Washington | 14 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
PLU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at PLU report a median salary of $40,169 a year. This is below $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PLU, general biology 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.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU are White. Approximately 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 general biology.
| 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 |
PLU granted 44 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
