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 psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Walden University was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #7 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Walden University handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 241 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Walden University. This makes it the #3 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 167 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Walden University is $34,217. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from Walden University make a median salary of $41,796 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Walden University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $52,781 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Walden University.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
The psychology program at Walden University awarded 241 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 31 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 388 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 76 |
