Walden University Graduate Schools

Walden University (referred to as Walden) is a Private, 4 years school located in Minneapolis, MN. Walden University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Walden University is $10,381 in average. The school has 39,336 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 46,455 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Walden University (referred to as Walden) is a Private, 4 years school located in Minneapolis, MN. Walden University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1990 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Walden Directory Information
School NameWalden University (Walden)
Address100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone866-492-5336
Webhttps://www.waldenu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://myhomepage.waldenu.edu/Walden#
Financial Infohttps://www.waldenu.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Walden University is $10,381 in average. The school has 39,336 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 46,455 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 131 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 131 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$10,381
Student Population39,336
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs131 graduate programs
(131 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Walden University is $10,381 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $735.
Walden University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Walden University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)131 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Walden University is $10,381. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.86% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$11,739$466
2019-2020$12,039$500
2020-2021$10,272$444
2021-2022$9,651$441
2022-2023$9,902$479
The graduate school tuition & fees of Walden is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Minnesota. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Minnesota graduate tuition is $15,941 (public) / $15,928 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Walden University$10,381
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Minnesota Graduate Schools$13,925$15,565
Public$12,073$15,941
Private$15,928
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $735 at Walden University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.80% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$710
2019-2020$710
2020-2021$715
2021-2022$715
2022-2023$735

Graduate Programs at Walden

Walden University offers 110 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 11,039 students have completed their study at Walden University.
Offered Degrees at Walden University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree40408,948
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship20201,641
Post Bachelor's Degree3434361
Post Master's Degree161689
Total11011011,039
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Walden University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Business Administration and Management program with 62 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 4,106 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Education program with 361 completers.
Walden University offers 110 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered online completely. Last year total 11,039 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 8,948 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 361 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 89 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 27 completers$42,100
Communication27-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 49 completers$62,400
Computer and Information Sciences46$62,400
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Education [+] (9 completers) 1,319 completers$48,300
Education850$48,300
Curriculum and Instruction47$53,000
Administration of Special Education21-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration47-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services101-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching0$39,600
Early Childhood Education and Teaching237-
Reading Teacher Education13-
Education (other)3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Data Science, General3-
Psychology [+] (5 completers) 628 completers$39,300
Psychology241$39,300
Developmental and Child Psychology75-
Clinical Psychology8$41,700
Industrial and Organizational Psychology93-
Forensic Psychology211-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (2 completers) 156 completers$39,500
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration150-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management6-
Human Services [+] (3 completers) 1,017 completers-
Public Administration152$49,200
Public Policy Analysis9$42,900
Social Work856$44,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (7 completers) 4,948 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management213$54,300
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling0$40,600
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling64-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor422-
Public Health90$49,500
Public Health Education and Promotion55-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse4,104$90,900
Business [+] 539 completers-
Business Administration and Management357$54,500
Project Management21-
Organizational Leadership23-
Accounting23$54,400
Finance16-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration70$45,400
Management Information Systems14$64,200
Marketing/Marketing Management15-
Total8,948
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 28 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences28-
Education [+] (1 completers) 361 completers$74,600
Education361$74,600
Psychology [+] (6 completers) 227 completers$63,200
Psychology167$63,200
Developmental and Child Psychology1-
Clinical Psychology17-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology16-
Forensic Psychology14-
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)12-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 66 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration66-
Human Services [+] (2 completers) 178 completers-
Public Administration138$84,400
Social Work40-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (6 completers) 394 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management27-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)27-
Public Health140$71,500
Public Health Education and Promotion9-
Nursing Science48-
Nursing Practice143-
Business [+] 296 completers-
Business Administration and Management296$85,400
Total1,641
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Communication11-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (3 completers) 38 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences28-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician2-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance8-
Education [+] (14 completers) 99 completers-
Education22-
Multicultural Education5-
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration6-
Early Childhood Program Administration16-
Educational/Instructional Technology11-
Special Education and Teaching8-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching5-
Elementary Education and Teaching4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods0-
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching9-
Mathematics Teacher Education5-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Dispute Resolution11-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 10 completers-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology10-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (2 completers) 5 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2-
Homeland Security3-
Human Services [+] (3 completers) 14 completers-
Public Administration8-
Public Policy Analysis3-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
Public Health9-
Business [+] 164 completers-
Business Administration and Management62-
Project Management26-
Organizational Leadership18-
Accounting14-
Auditing5-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration24-
Marketing/Marketing Management3-
Digital Marketing12-
Total361
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (9 completers) 27 completers$56,800
Curriculum and Instruction2$54,500
Educational Leadership and Administration3-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration1-
Community College Education1-
Educational/Instructional Technology12-
Educational Evaluation and Research1-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Reading Teacher Education3-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Psychology15-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (5 completers) 32 completers-
Medical Informatics12-
Nursing Education8-
Nursing Administration6-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing5-
Business [+] 15 completers-
Business Administration and Management15-
Total89

Graduate Student Population at Walden

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 39,336 students enrolled into Walden University graduate schools where it has total 46,455 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 17,078 full-time and 22,258 part-time graduate students. By gender, 7,329 male and 32,007 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total39,3367,32932,007
Full-time17,0783,08713,991
Part-tme22,2584,24218,016
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 14,463 White (36.77%), 15,399 Black/African American (39.15%), 2,953 Hispanic (7.51%), 1,604 Asian (4.08%), and 4,917 students with other races. 693 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total39,3367,32932,007
American Indian/Native American691950
Asian1,6043641,240
Black/African American15,3992,82212,577
Hispanic2,9536032,350
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander15944115
White14,4632,34512,118
Two More656112544
Un-Known3,3408762,464
Non-resident Alien693144549
Walden University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. Walden University is an online completely school so all students are enrolled in online degree programs.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total39,336
Enrolled Online Exclusively39,336
Enrolled Some Online Courses0
Not in Online Courses0
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Walden University. 1,285 students are aged 20 to 24 (3.27% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.00%), 7,824 students are aged above 50 (19.89%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Walden University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total39,3367,32932,007
Age 18-19110
Age 20-2152250
Age 22-241,2331171,116
Age 25-295,4727484,724
Age 30-346,6451,0955,550
Age 35-396,7431,2335,510
Age 40-4911,3542,2209,134
Age 50-647,2221,7025,520
Over 64602202400
Age Un-Known1293

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