Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
MS
Total Programs
51
Online Programs
1
Salary after Completing
$18,200 - $67,400
Offered Degrees at PLU
Pacific Lutheran University is categorized by Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Pacific Lutheran University offers 51 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37 | 0 |
| Master's | 8 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 1 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
PLU Bachelor's Programs
Pacific Lutheran University offers Bachelor's degree with 37 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Scandinavian Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 27 | $30,300 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 35 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 1 | $23,400 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 4 | $29,900 |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 1 | $30,100 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 3 | $23,700 |
| Criminology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 3 | $32,000 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 1 | $29,700 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 14 | $18,200 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 132 | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 132 | $67,400 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 58 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 58 | $39,900 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | $24,600 |
PLU Master's Programs
Pacific Lutheran University offers Master's degree with 8 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | ✕ | 37 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 52 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 32 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 21 | $58,700 |
| Management Science | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | ✕ | 9 | - |
PLU Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Pacific Lutheran University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | 17 | - |
PLU Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Pacific Lutheran University offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
PLU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Pacific Lutheran University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
PLU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Pacific Lutheran University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
PLU Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Pacific Lutheran University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | - | - |
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