by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PLU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #314 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 220 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 273 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 314 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in nursing from PLU. This makes it the #336 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #136 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLU is $81,761. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $40,189 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at PLU is $393 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PLU paid an average of $1,546 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from PLU. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from PLU make a median salary of $89,189 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in nursing from PLU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% 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, 61% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.