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 psychology major at Walden University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Psychology. 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 125 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 152 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $37,944. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 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 125 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Walden University, about 12% were men and 88% were 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Walden University does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at Walden University make a median salary of $46,138. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 218 psychology majors earned their master's degree from Walden University. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Walden University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 401 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 92 |