Health Professions at Pacific Lutheran University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Pacific Lutheran University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pacific Lutheran University
Online coursework is an option at Pacific Lutheran University. Among 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University
Rankings can help you compare Pacific Lutheran University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #20 of 58 |
| Best Value | Washington | #40 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #137 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #219 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #537 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1753 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #20 of 58 |
| Best Value | Washington | #40 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #137 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #219 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #537 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1753 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University
Those who finish Pacific Lutheran University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,780 |
| 2 years | $77,132 |
| 3 years | $75,074 |
| 4 years | $87,929 |
| 5 years | $86,742 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn a median of $87,929, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Pacific Lutheran University stands at $29,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Pacific Lutheran University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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