Biology at Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University graduates about 43 biology majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 470th of 692 schools we score for biology, a light program at 44 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 42 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 18% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $53,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.93×).
Where biology happens
Buildings on campus that fit the field: Health Center, Rieke Science Center.
Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 14 · Dorm 9 · Arts 3 · Athletics 3 · Offices 2 · Chapel 2.
Nearby in the biology ranking
Other strong majors at Pacific Lutheran University
- Nursing 66 · #131
- Public policy & social work 64 · #119
- Health & pre-med fields 63 · #221
- Sociology & anthropology 63 · #196
- Education 61 · #217
- Art, music & theater 60 · #298
How the score works
The score is out of 100 and compares Pacific Lutheran University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.
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