by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Walden University will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Walden University this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 8,024 undergraduate students at Walden University is 2,999 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 18 to 1 which makes Walden University worse than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Walden University , there are 18 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is worse than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (7.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Walden University compares to the national average
Walden University offers 20 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 19 majors within 10 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Walden University awarded 1,619 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 0 | 892 | 892 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 168 | 168 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 124 | 124 |
| Human Services | 0 | 105 | 105 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 0 | 50 | 50 |
Find out what Walden University's top fields of study and majors are