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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for registered nursing majors, Walden University came in at #60. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Walden University handed out 900 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 892 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4,104 students received their master’s degree in registered nursing from Walden University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for registered nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the registered nursing majors at Walden University.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of registered nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor's in registered nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 522 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 107 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,104 students earned a master's degree in registered nursing from Walden University. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master's in registered nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 244 |
| Black or African American | 1,243 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 198 |
| White | 1,895 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 87 |
| Other Races | 437 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 143 |
| Nursing Science | 48 |
| Nursing Administration | 6 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
