Psychology at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 148 graduates a year
Walden University graduates in psychology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 208 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $56,040 | $59,088 | #104 | $30,164 |
| 209 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $55,977 | $49,130 | #599 | $23,969 |
| 210 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $55,977 | $49,130 | #600 | $23,969 |
| 211 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $55,974 | $53,467 | #304 | $37,944 |
| 212 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $55,958 | $50,380 | #521 | $33,392 |
| 213 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $55,931 | $56,882 | #165 | $33,399 |
| 214 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $55,902 | $50,867 | #472 | $34,803 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Walden University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,138 | $60,895 | $41,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | $69,107 | $80,203 | $175,633 |
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $47,652 | — |
Other Majors at Walden University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,892 | $88,877 | #83 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $89,230 | $77,690 | #204 of 459 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $74,633 | — | #3 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,978 | $57,220 | #482 of 1176 |
| Public Health | $63,061 | $44,285 | #63 of 215 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,148 | $53,592 | #677 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $61,434 | $50,436 | #66 of 156 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,602 | $52,398 | #144 of 275 |
| Human Services | $55,040 | $36,492 | #14 of 94 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,456 | $50,634 | #424 of 660 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $43,103 | $43,693 | #141 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $36,427 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,944 one year after graduating and $55,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Walden University ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #304 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,334.
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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.