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PLU was ranked #111 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Education Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 64% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in education from PLU. This makes it the #616 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 32 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from PLU, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the PLU education bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PLU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students earned a master's degree in education from PLU. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 69 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.