Is Walden University worth it?
Walden University is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota (large city). It awarded 12,820 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, social work and business administration and management.
Employer and job title data for Walden University is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for Walden University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$76,759
Median earnings 4 years after
$83,334
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,810
Average net price
$33,817
Completions (2024)
12,820
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
9,136
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $109,614 | $122,823 | 5,636 |
| Education, General | Master's | $59,485 | $64,694 | 1,295 |
| Social Work | Master's | $53,563 | $63,559 | 779 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $88,877 | $106,892 | 666 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $48,538 | $60,034 | 635 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $67,326 | $82,853 | 578 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $65,641 | $79,613 | 354 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Doctoral | $95,542 | $105,432 | 353 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $124,133 | $132,421 | 280 |
| Human Services, General | Master's | $46,189 | $56,751 | 279 |
| Psychology, General | Doctoral | $69,107 | $80,203 | 269 |
| Education, General | Doctoral | $81,873 | $94,881 | 262 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $45,782 | $56,934 | 259 |
| Public Health | Master's | $60,943 | $72,906 | 191 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $47,427 | $55,860 | 187 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 3,695 |
| Social Work | Master's | 1,197 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 880 |
| Education, General | Master's | 683 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 437 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Post-master's certificate | 360 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 311 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Doctoral research | 306 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral research | 304 |
| Education, General | Doctoral research | 293 |
Similar schools
Other private for-profit four year schools in Minnesota
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
20%
completion rate
19,175
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageRasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN
53%
completion rate
3,175
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageAcademy College
Bloomington, MN
36%
completion rate
12
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for Walden University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page