"Walden was a great experience for me. I worked full-time throughout most of the program. I always had technical support and report from the professors. The program is very flexible. I was able to petition to take extra courses due to my previous grades. I could participate in class or on the discussion board day or night. I was awarded a discount for my affiliations. Every course has a rubric to follow, so you are never confused about the assignment."

Anonymous

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2014

"Online school was not for me. I did my undergrad work at an on campus location and I much preferred actually going and sitting in a class with other people and hearing class discussions in person."

MJG

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: MBA
Graduation Year: 2009

"I think college is very important to show that you are disciplined to study a subject for a period of time. It's not for everyone, but it can allow a person to learn a subject of interest for future research or employment."

Shaeisme

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Public Health
Graduation Year: 2008

"The school is useful and has online learning to assist busy professionals."

Shannon

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Health Sciences
Graduation Year: 2012

"It offered a flexibility to attend a master's program while working full time"

Anonymous

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Business
Graduation Year: 2010

"I think it is a time of growth. It needs some time to get to its full potential. Some teachers are still stuck on themselves."

Nick

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Health Sciences
Graduation Year: 2009

"Online courses were very informative and convenient with full time employment"

Anonymous

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Computer Science
Graduation Year: 2009

"Great school with an excellent set of classes and the flexibility of online education that is geared toward working professionals"

Anonymous

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: Business
Graduation Year: 2012

"Very thorough review of subjects. I learned more from the classroom online then I did in a traditional classroom setting."

NH girl

Reviewed: 9/1/2017
Degree: MBA
Graduation Year: 2015

"The curriculum fit my needs with both personal and professional growth."

skrgurl

Reviewed: 8/18/2017
Degree: Nursing
Graduation Year: 2018

"Worst decision i ever made to attend this school. Beware of the grad nursing programs. The issues many people experience finding a clinical site are true. They also do not offer you the assistance that they claim when they lure you in. I learned later on the school doesn't have a good reputation and so honestly where i'm from that makes it even harder. As for dealing with departments like financial aid, you can forget it. This school doesn't operate like a typical brick and mortar. You talk with people mainly through email and when you call the billing department to discuss anything financial related they won't even let you speak with them directly instead everything happens through a third party person. You'll never get the name of the person whom they're speaking with. If you do attend here, it would be important to make you sure you have a financial game plan because it is possible you can complete a lot of classes then they'll discover a way not to allow you to use any of the federal aid your entitled to so you might not finish! This school is a joke and i use to think that the negative comments i read were false or people just letting off a lot of hot air. If you have a negative gut feeling about it, like i did, run don't walk. There are plenty of other really great schools that will appreciate you being a student, work with you to complete your degree track a lot better than this one, and most importantly will be WORTH the money."

Olivia Hackett

Reviewed: 8/17/2017
Degree: Education
Graduation Year: 2016

"Walden was a wonderful school to go to. I am so grateful that I was fortunate enough to attend Walden Online University, complete my master's program while teaching full time. The faculty and staff cared about me completing my program and kept me motivated to do so!"

Lillian

Reviewed: 8/15/2017
Degree: Clinical Psychology
Graduation Year: 2022

"Walden is more than an online institution. They prepare you for every aspect of your career! Walden provides stellar academic advising, intensive residences, and quality life experience. They are CACREP accredited which is a great plus! Walden is great!"

Nelson Usoro

Reviewed: 8/14/2017
Degree: Management
Graduation Year: 2018

"Walden University is not a place to play around. One has to be serious with his or her studies to make better grades or get kicked out. The School does not spoon feed any student . The grades are earned meaning no favoritism. The mistake some students make is that they think because Walden University is online program, they can just copy answer and submit to instructor to earn a pass grade. That is not in Walden. To pass through Walden, one has to be creative and original in academic work. The doctoral program is empirical, rigorous, and competitive. Walden University does not beg or scout fot students. The admission process might not be difficult does not mean progression and graduation are walk over."

Dan Nelson

Reviewed: 7/27/2017
Degree: Special Education
Graduation Year: 2013

"I am a software engineer and was thinking of switching careers. Both my parents were teachers and I knew that life and thought I might try it. I worked hard in the classes and wound up with something like a 3.65 GPA. I was uncomfortable with the political nature of a lot of the writing assignments. I am of a libertarian/right bent, and it rapidly became clear that if I disclosed that, I would be in danger of lower grades, hostility from my profs, etc. So I spent most of my time there pretending. It was only after I gave these people over $20,000 that I learned they had given a generous chunk of my money to Bill Clinton since he had somehow landed a multi-million dollar do-nothing position with Laureate. I never felt so betrayed. I thought my money was going to pay professors, etc. Politics aside, for most of my work the classes were well managed and people were helpful. It was during my last semester, "demonstration teaching" that I felt true stress. I ended up acing the thing and it was mostly wonderful due to the teachers and schools I worked with, but the final project(s) were VERY disorganized and unclear to me. I loved it, but I hated it more. Enough so that I will never consider teaching as a professional again. I do not want to be a part of that conflicted, controlling world again in this lifetime. So some of it was due to Walden, some to the state of MN, and some due to my own faulty expectations. At least I could tell my folks that I was a licensed teacher for a while. Small compensation for unknowingly giving my own money to people I detest with all my being, though. I sometimes wonder lately how some of my professors there would like it if they found out a bunch of money they had paid for a car or cruise or something had gone straight into Donald Trump's pocket. Maybe then they would know how that felt..."

CeCe

Reviewed: 7/19/2017
Degree: Network Security
Graduation Year: 2020

"I'm surprised about the negative reviews, but I've just started in my Bachelors program, my advisor is very on top of checking on me every week to see how I am doing. When I first applied I was giving tips to save even more money with courses, I've never had a school care that much, hopefully I'll have a better experience this time around."

Anne Schneider

Reviewed: 7/13/2017
Degree: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2017

"HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. Money making endeavor that cares only ...... about making money. What a nightmare. Although the quarter classes were ok - good, the dissertation process is beyond compare. I am a university professor who has been on dissertation committees - and to see what my husband has been put through, and the credit card bills ........... ONLY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF TIME, MONEY, PATIENCE AND APPRECIATION FOR BEING TAKEN FOR A RIDE"

SHughes

Reviewed: 6/27/2017
Degree: Public Administration
Graduation Year: 2009

"I attended Walden University some years back to obtain a Masters Degree in Public Administration. I thought the program prepared me for a career in in the public sector and found the courses challenging. The types of courses provided enough in-depth discussion and education to give me a well rounded understanding of the topic and theories. In addition to the actual course work, I felt that I was able to communicate with other students and develop relationships with them to help me better understand the course material and complete projects. Overall, I would recommend Walden to any student considering them for a Master's Degree. I know it has helped me in my career."

Psych Major

Reviewed: 6/25/2017
Degree: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2017

"I finished my MS and PhD at Walden. The program is not for everyone. Needs a lot of self motivation, but at the end you will be more prepared to work on your own than most other schools. Very difficult but worth the effort. Many will be admitted, but most don't graduate. The graduation rate is under 20% for PhDs. So while attending Walden University may not appear to be prestigious, graduating from the PhD program shows persistence at the very least. Depending on the state you live in, some consider a degree from Walden University rather prestigious. Internship sites often comment that they prefer Walden students because they tend to be more mature. Many of the students are quite a bit older, but it leads to unique life experiences and perspectives being added to the discussions. The work load is heavy, but so is any graduate program. Just like any other program, if you stay organized, resilient, and focused, you will do well. It is a blended program, which means that you do need some in person residencies at the very least to graduate. You cannot earn a PhD all online, even at Walden. But depending on what program you choose, you may only have a few residencies to do, and before you know it you're on your last one and working on your dissertation. The school has a ton of resources but most students don't take advantage of them because they're already overwhelmed with classwork and don't make or have time to research them. Just like any school, some professors are incredible and some are checked out a bit. Ivy League professors can sometimes be found here, and students have been known to earn Ivy League post-doctorates once they graduate."

Don

Reviewed: 6/25/2017
Degree: Project Management
Graduation Year: 2017

"The program at Walden requires extreme dedication and effort. The most important aspect of completing the DBA program at Walden is understanding how to research and how to write your research results. I was able to graduate with my DBA degree in Project Management in three years. During those three years, 1.5 Years was through class work taking one class a term or two per semester. The remaining 1.5 years was dedicated to developing and publishing my doctoral study. The important aspect of the classes was learning to write the research. The key ingredient to completing the doctoral degree was deciding early in the program what you wanted to research for your doctoral study. If students would attend the first residency early in the program (within the first three classes), during the residency, the student should define the subject matter that the following classes could be used to develop a foundation for the eventual doctoral study. To be successful in this program, the student must be dedicated and willing to invest the time (15 -20) hours a week. Similarly, the student must be a planner and anticipate the needs both in time and support months in advance. Example; my study required Army approval to conduct research. I knew this more than a year before the required Army approval. I kept the Army personnel apprised of my status from the beginning. Thus, when the time came to obtain the approval from the Army, the approval process took only two weeks. Knowing your subject, knowing the methodology of study, and knowing when and how to conduct the research are all critical elements the student must know before the student can complete the study. The Walden University faculty are willing to assist but the student must take the lead and have a very good grasp of the events leading to the completion of the study. This program is not easy and will challenge you, if you are looking for an easy online degree, the DBA program a Walden University is not your answer. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to learn and enhance your research and writing capability, Walden University could be a good choice."