by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,895 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLU, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,626 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
The biology program at PLU awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
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