by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at PLU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PLU among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #268 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 268 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Washington | 7 of 9 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in music.
PLU holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington | 7 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 45 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 248 |
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 |
