by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Walden University ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The health science major at Walden University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Health Sciences & Services. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Walden University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in health science from Walden University. This makes it the #37 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in health science in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Walden University is $50,436. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,624 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Walden University paid an average of $334 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,313 | $10,313 |
| Fees | $510 | $510 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
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Of the 39 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Walden University, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Walden University does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Walden University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of health science master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Walden University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,256 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 718 |
| Public Health | 302 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 272 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |