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Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private For-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,657

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Annual Tuition

$12,498

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Walden University earn a median of $42,810 ten years after entry — 21% below the national median. In-state tuition $12,498.

At a Glance

Total Students

7,337

Retention Rate

N/A

Faculty Ratio

30

Financial Aid

66%

Median Debt

$20,834

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private For-Profit

Institution Overview

Walden University is a private, for-profit institution in Minneapolis with 7,337 students. The in-state tuition is $12,498. Sixty-five point six percent of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $76,759. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $50,657. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $42,810. The median debt for students is $20,834.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$77k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$43k

10 YEARS

Top 31% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Walden University graduates earn a median salary of $76,759. However, median earnings decrease to $50,657 five years after graduation and further decline to $42,810 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $20,834, and 65.6% of students receive financial aid.

Walden University's in-state tuition is $12,498. The university has a student population of 7,337. The acceptance, graduation, and retention rates are not provided in the data.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 5,220 / yr
Median Salary $124,133

Education, General

Graduates 1,466 / yr
Median Salary $81,873

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 1,082 / yr
Median Salary $95,542

Social Work

Graduates 724 / yr
Median Salary $83,189

Psychology, General

Graduates 588 / yr
Median Salary $69,107

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 441 / yr
Median Salary $48,538

Human Services, General

Graduates 403 / yr
Median Salary $75,677

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 402 / yr
Median Salary $57,649

Public Administration

Graduates 385 / yr
Median Salary $79,042

Public Health

Graduates 384 / yr
Median Salary $93,548

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 374 / yr
Median Salary $65,641

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 303 / yr
Median Salary $47,427

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 255 / yr
Median Salary $79,647

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 132 / yr
Median Salary $48,220

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 120 / yr
Median Salary $125,626

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 113 / yr
Median Salary $52,928

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 106 / yr
Median Salary $90,656

Research and Experimental Psychology

Graduates 89 / yr
Median Salary $46,371

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $58,099

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 57 / yr
Median Salary $47,157

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $90,544

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $69,999

Marketing

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $55,620

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $76,732

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Campus Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Walden University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-state tuition is $12,498 and out-of-state tuition is $12,498 per year.