Education at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 772 graduates a year
Walden University graduates in education earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 98 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | $64,998 | $66,084 | #75 | $53,233 |
| 99 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $64,965 | $62,055 | #110 | $59,959 |
| 100 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $64,815 | $69,535 | #56 | $49,025 |
| 101 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $64,694 | $61,797 | #117 | $59,485 |
| 102 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $64,648 | $63,516 | #91 | $57,383 |
| 103 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $64,580 | $56,869 | #168 | $64,854 |
| 104 | Regis University Denver, CO | $64,527 | $60,345 | #127 | $65,024 |
Other Education Credentials at Walden University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $81,873 | $94,881 | $132,844 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $69,459 | $74,809 | $75,167 |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $64,549 | — |
Other Majors at Walden University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,485 one year after graduating and $64,694 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Walden University ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.