Walden University Rankings by Salary Score
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Salary and Debt by Major at Walden University
We calculated a salary score for each of Walden University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Walden University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Walden University Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $40,600 | $47,260 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $35,660 | $51,860 | |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $41,000 | $47,260 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $39,460 | $30,230 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,500 | $45,280 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $43,830 | $59,120 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,490 | $52,730 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $44,130 | $59,050 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $36,850 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $39,460 | $58,220 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $35,670 | $49,310 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,330 | $29,140 | |
| Human Services, General | $37,500 | $34,300 | |
| Psychology, General | $39,840 | $36,310 | |
| Public Administration | $32,500 | $47,260 | |
| Public Health | $39,000 | $43,130 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,830 | $76,890 |
Salary Scores for Walden University Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $40,780 | $58,820 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,130 | $57,540 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $41,000 | $42,460 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,000 | $46,480 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $41,000 | $63,500 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,400 | $46,740 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $39,200 | $59,350 | |
| Education, General | $20,500 | $49,590 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $36,500 | $48,430 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $41,770 | $58,820 | |
| Homeland Security | $41,000 | $48,200 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $41,000 | $42,400 | |
| Human Services, General | $41,000 | $40,700 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $41,000 | $63,010 | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $41,000 | $68,920 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $84,000 | $41,640 | |
| Psychology, General | $40,190 | $41,690 | |
| Public Administration | $41,000 | $53,360 | |
| Public Health | $54,640 | $50,810 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | $44,500 | $46,090 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $54,670 | $94,690 | |
| Social Work | $68,330 | $46,510 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $68,330 | $41,570 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,000 | $40,670 |
Salary Scores for Walden University Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,170 | $75,710 | |
| Education, General | $131,810 | $78,340 | |
| Psychology, General | $148,500 | $63,010 | |
| Public Administration | $137,560 | $90,410 | |
| Public Health | $112,330 | $62,010 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,900 | $114,600 |
Most Recent Reviews
I realized when I started at Walden I was taking a risk for a for-profit school but it cost a lot LESS than most non-profit schools when I included the military discount so I decided to go for it. The quality of instruction is iffy sometimes. First of all, we need to set things straight regarding expectations regarding instruction. This is not a bachelor's program. Masters-level students are expected to digest the material and then analyze it and write about it. Many people are expecting to be taught the material.... Read More
At first the Walden was inviting but soon turned into nothing more than a financially focused machine. I started my program prior to using my federal GI Bill benefits but had to take a break from classes due to being deployed. Despite acknowledging my absence, Walden attempted to enroll me in class and claim my benefits without follow up. I had to email my advisor and remind them that I was not able to participate until my return, Walden University seemed not to care. The quality of instruction is best described... Read More