Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington · Private, nonprofit · 2,401 undergraduates
Of 27 programs with reported earnings, 25 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 34 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,609 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,948 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,756 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,535 |
| $110k and up | $26,915 |
| All families (average) | $19,589 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,528 | +$50,917 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $75,576 | +$34,965 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $52,113 | +$11,502 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $77,198 | +$36,587 | clears the bar | $34,896 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,077 | +$12,466 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,118 | +$14,507 | clears the bar | $21,969 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $101,335 | +$60,724 | clears the bar | $82,634 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $100,684 | +$60,073 | clears the bar | $39,150 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $66,848 | +$26,237 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,317 | +$16,706 | clears the bar | $22,604 | 1.4 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $43,685 | +$3,074 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $69,366 | +$28,755 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $58,052 | +$17,441 | clears the bar | $72,057 | 4.1 yrs |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | $59,993 | +$19,382 | clears the bar | $22,933 | 1.2 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $43,650 | +$3,039 | clears the bar | $20,981 | 6.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 69% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.