by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at PLU was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #7 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best Music Schools | 249 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at PLU is $17,711. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from PLU. About 55% were men and 45% 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, 64% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
PLU does not offer an online option for its music 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 music majors at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
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