by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #274 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 262 |
| Best Economics Schools | 274 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLU is $43,806. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PLU was $1,546 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,472 | $49,472 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,446 | $12,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,665 | $2,665 |
Learn more about PLU tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from PLU in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.