by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at PLU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PLU among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #482 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 482 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Washington | 23 of 37 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Lutheran University conferred 31 master’s degrees in nursing.
PLU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Washington | 5 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 46 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 316 |
Among recent graduates, 16% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at PLU were White. About 68% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
PLU conferred 31 master’s degrees in clinical nurse leader in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at PLU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 132 |