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Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University

If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Pacific Lutheran University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA.

Studying Online at Pacific Lutheran University

Online coursework is an option at Pacific Lutheran University. Among 2,797 students, 11 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University

Rankings can help you compare Pacific Lutheran University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #20 of 36
Best Value Washington #31 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #107 of 224
Best Value Far Western (Region) #159 of 218
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #365 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1344 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #20 of 36
Best Value Washington #31 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #107 of 224
Best Value Far Western (Region) #159 of 218
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #365 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1344 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #20 of 36
Best Value Washington #31 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #107 of 224
Best Value Far Western (Region) #159 of 218
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #365 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1344 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University

Students who complete Pacific Lutheran University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $70,691
2 years $73,393
3 years $74,022
4 years $82,302
5 years $91,005

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn a median of $82,302, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Pacific Lutheran University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Pacific Lutheran University is $29,000.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Pacific Lutheran University

This Nursing program at Pacific Lutheran University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 132
Nursing Practice 17
Clinical Nurse Leader 31

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Nursing program at Pacific Lutheran University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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