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History at Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University graduates about 15 history majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 394th of 692 schools we score for history, a solid program at 46 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 42 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 20% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $44,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.86×).

46/100Solid#394 of 692 for history →
Graduates a year153% of the class
Courses in the catalog42more than 20% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$44,0000.86× the same major nationally
Admit rate78%whole school
SAT middle 50%1253–1423whole school

Where history happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Mortvedt Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 14 · Dorm 9 · Arts 3 · Athletics 3 · Offices 2 · Chapel 2.

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Nearby in the history ranking

  1. The University of Texas–Arlington 46
  2. Middle Tennessee State University 46
  3. University of Missouri–St. Louis 46
  4. Truman State University 46
  5. Wichita State University 46
  6. Capital University 46
  7. California Lutheran University 46
  8. Virginia State University 46

Other strong majors at Pacific Lutheran University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Pacific Lutheran University with every school we score in history. 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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