Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
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Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Walden University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Walden University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,877 | $106,892 | +20% | #83 of 966 | #112 | $20,341 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,690 | $89,230 | -3% | #204 of 459 | #253 | $43,204 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | $74,633 | +13% | #3 of 25 | #3 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,220 | $66,978 | -2% | #482 of 1176 | #681 | $33,334 |
| Public Health | $44,285 | $63,061 | +7% | #63 of 215 | #83 | $35,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,592 | $62,148 | -18% | #677 of 796 | #733 | $35,625 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $50,436 | $61,434 | +0% | #66 of 156 | #78 | $35,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,398 | $58,602 | +-0% | #144 of 275 | #178 | $34,592 |
| Psychology | $37,944 | $55,974 | +10% | #211 of 1027 | #304 | $33,334 |
| Human Services | $36,492 | $55,040 | +13% | #14 of 94 | #21 | $39,649 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,634 | $52,456 | -5% | #424 of 660 | #529 | $25,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $43,693 | $43,103 | -11% | #141 of 172 | #157 | $40,167 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,427 | — | — | — | — | $36,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Walden University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $319,173
- Avg rent near campus: $2,002/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55454 (9.4% cap, Minneapolis)
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🏆 Where Walden University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,313 | $10,313 |
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology