by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PLU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PLU as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #278 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 278 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Washington | 10 of 23 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
The physical sciences field at PLU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
PLU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLU earn a median of $57,152 a year. This is lower than $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PLU, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. Approximately 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
