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Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University graduates about 41 psychology majors a year, 7% of its graduating class. That puts it 458th of 694 schools we score for psychology, a solid program at 46 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 33 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 19% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $55,000 four years out, 1.09× what the same major pays nationally.

46/100Solid#458 of 694 for psychology →
Graduates a year417% of the class
Courses in the catalog33more than 19% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$55,0001.09× the same major nationally
Admit rate78%whole school
SAT middle 50%1253–1423whole school

Where psychology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Rieke Science Center.

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 psychology ranking

  1. Nova Southeastern University 46
  2. Morgan State University 46
  3. Keene State College 46
  4. Delaware State University 46
  5. Cedarville University 46
  6. St. Mary's University 46
  7. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Daytona Beach 46
  8. California State University–Channel Islands 45

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 psychology. 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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