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 36,014 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 42,312 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 36,014 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 42,312 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 134 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 134 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$10,381
Student Population36,014
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs134 graduate programs
(134 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio21 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 $726.
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, academic/career services are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)134 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student 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 $19,518 and the Minnesota graduate tuition is $15,941 (public) / $15,751 (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$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Minnesota Graduate Schools$13,963$15,469
Public$12,241$15,941
Private$15,751
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $726 at Walden University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.54% 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$726

Graduate Programs at Walden

Walden University offers 113 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, 11,264 students have completed their study at Walden University.
Offered Degrees at Walden University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree41419,192
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship20201,571
Post Bachelor's Degree3535366
Post Master's Degree1717135
Total11311311,264
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 60 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 4,248 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Business Administration and Management program with 304 completers.
Walden University offers 113 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered online completely. Last year total 11,264 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 9,192 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 366 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 135 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) 36 completers$42,100
Communication36-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 60 completers$62,400
Computer and Information Sciences54$62,400
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance6-
Education [+] (9 completers) 1,418 completers$48,300
Education949$48,300
Curriculum and Instruction44$53,000
Administration of Special Education14-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration46-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services158-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching6$39,600
Early Childhood Education and Teaching188-
Reading Teacher Education12-
Education (other)1-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 4 completers-
Computer Software Engineering4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
Data Science, General7-
Psychology [+] (5 completers) 591 completers$39,300
Psychology218$39,300
Developmental and Child Psychology87-
Clinical Psychology4$41,700
Industrial and Organizational Psychology65-
Forensic Psychology217-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (2 completers) 117 completers$39,500
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration116-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1-
Human Services [+] (3 completers) 1,021 completers-
Public Administration109$49,200
Public Policy Analysis2$42,900
Social Work910$44,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (7 completers) 5,240 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management173$54,300
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling0$40,600
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling52-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor645-
Public Health76$49,500
Public Health Education and Promotion46-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse4,248$90,900
Business [+] 516 completers-
Business Administration and Management350$54,500
Project Management18-
Organizational Leadership23-
Accounting31$54,400
Finance8-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration67$45,400
Management Information Systems5$64,200
Marketing/Marketing Management14-
Total9,192
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 21 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences21-
Education [+] (1 completers) 277 completers$74,600
Education277$74,600
Psychology [+] (6 completers) 270 completers$63,200
Psychology170$63,200
Developmental and Child Psychology5-
Clinical Psychology26-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology30-
Forensic Psychology24-
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)15-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 44 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration44-
Human Services [+] (2 completers) 195 completers-
Public Administration155$84,400
Social Work40-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (6 completers) 376 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management37-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)21-
Public Health133$71,500
Public Health Education and Promotion12-
Nursing Science43-
Nursing Practice130-
Business [+] 304 completers-
Business Administration and Management304$85,400
Total1,571
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
Communication9-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (3 completers) 38 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences29-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician3-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance6-
Education [+] (14 completers) 80 completers-
Education19-
Multicultural Education1-
Educational Leadership and Administration2-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration10-
Early Childhood Program Administration9-
Educational/Instructional Technology1-
Special Education and Teaching6-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching3-
Elementary Education and Teaching8-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3-
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods0-
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching5-
Mathematics Teacher Education11-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
Dispute Resolution7-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology15-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (2 completers) 9 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies7-
Homeland Security2-
Human Services [+] (4 completers) 21 completers-
Public Administration10-
Public Policy Analysis2-
Social Work9-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Public Health8-
Business [+] 179 completers-
Business Administration and Management60-
Project Management21-
Organizational Leadership22-
Accounting11-
Auditing3-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration43-
Marketing/Marketing Management3-
Digital Marketing16-
Total366
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (9 completers) 26 completers$56,800
Curriculum and Instruction4$54,500
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration5-
Community College Education0-
Educational/Instructional Technology8-
Educational Evaluation and Research2-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching2-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2-
Reading Teacher Education2-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Psychology8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (6 completers) 87 completers-
Medical Informatics3-
Nursing Education5-
Nursing Administration4-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing11-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing44-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing20-
Business [+] 14 completers-
Business Administration and Management14-
Total135

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 42,312 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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