All PLU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $30,142 | $55,178 | $20,500 |
| History | — | $43,685 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $24,773 | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $78,056 | $20,427 |
| Chemistry | $44,555 | $59,993 | $23,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $58,472 | — |
| Biology | $36,766 | $53,077 | $22,626 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $25,754 | $44,459 | $24,125 |
| Studio Art | $23,766 | $43,650 | $25,000 |
| Music | $17,711 | — | $26,815 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $52,919 | $75,576 | $20,959 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | $43,806 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $57,624 | $66,848 | $19,500 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $57,683 | — | $29,740 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $81,761 | $91,528 | $29,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,449 | $52,113 | $25,536 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,055 | $128,703 | $23,534 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $33,970 | $57,317 | $25,499 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former PLU students earn a median $66,990 ten years after starting college, more than 82% of Washington colleges we cover. 69% graduate within six years.
PLU majors questions
How many majors does PLU offer?
Pacific Lutheran University offers 40 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at PLU?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn a median $128,703 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,534.
Which PLU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $43,650 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Pacific Lutheran University overview