Education at Pacific Lutheran University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider 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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Studying Online at Pacific Lutheran University
Distance learning is available at Pacific Lutheran University. Among 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pacific Lutheran University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #9 of 46 |
| Best Value | Washington | #34 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #139 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1080 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University
Those who finish Pacific Lutheran University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,425 |
| 2 years | $48,662 |
| 3 years | $58,296 |
| 4 years | $63,804 |
| 5 years | $68,280 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn a median of $63,804, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Pacific Lutheran University comes in at $24,620.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Pacific Lutheran University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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