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, and more. Also, learn how Walden University ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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The mental health services major at Walden University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mental & Social Health 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.
In 2022, 486 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from Walden University. This makes it the #4 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Walden University was $334 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,313 | $10,313 |
| Fees | $510 | $510 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
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Online degrees for the Walden University mental health services bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Walden University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at Walden University make a median salary of $48,538. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mental health services graduates with a master's is $48,197.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 697 mental health services majors earned their master's degree from Walden University. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 255 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 302 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 67 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Walden University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,256 |
| Public Health | 302 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 272 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 77 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
