by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Walden University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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Walden University is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 413 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Walden University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in general education.
In 2021, 850 students received their master’s degree in education from Walden University. This makes it the #2 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 361 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's education program at Walden University make a median salary of $50,519. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all education graduates with a master's is $48,746.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Walden University.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from Walden University in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 850 students who earned a master's degree in General Education from Walden University in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Walden University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 466 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 125 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 380 |
| Student Counseling | 101 |
| Educational Administration | 96 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 49 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 24 |
