Is Pacific Lutheran University worth it?
Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Tacoma, Washington (large suburb). It awarded 743 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,409
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,671
Median earnings 10 years after
$66,990
Average net price
$19,589
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
743
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
2,401
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $81,761 | $91,528 | 117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,919 | $75,576 | 87 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $74,828 | $77,198 | 84 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $36,766 | $53,077 | 51 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $89,189 | $101,335 | 44 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,757 | $55,118 | 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $58,626 | $100,684 | 41 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $30,142 | $55,178 | 40 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $33,449 | $52,113 | 39 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $35,317 | $59,853 | 36 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $41,518 | $69,366 | 31 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $53,259 | $58,052 | 31 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,970 | $57,317 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $78,055 | $128,703 | 27 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $17,711 | N/A | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 132 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 37 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | Master's | 31 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pacific Lutheran University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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