by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general education at Walden University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Walden University among the top schools in the country for general education, placing at #246 out of 410 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 246 of 410 |
| Best General Education Schools in Minnesota | 9 of 13 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 20 of 36 |
The following degree levels are offered in general education at Walden University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 683 |
| Doctoral | 293 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Walden University handed out 683 master’s degrees in general education.
Walden University holds a strong position among schools offering general education at the master’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general education master’s degree graduates at Walden University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 340 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 90 |
Walden University awarded 683 master’s degrees in education, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Walden University handed out 293 doctoral degrees in general education.
Walden University ranks competitively among schools offering general education at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 14% of general education doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general education doctoral degree graduates at Walden University were Black or African American. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a doctoral in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 56 |
Walden University granted 293 doctoral completions in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (40%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Walden University awarded 16 graduate certificate degrees in general education.
Walden University is among the very best schools in the country for general education at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of general education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general education graduate certificate degree graduates at Walden University are Black or African American. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a graduate certificate in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Walden University granted 16 graduate certificate completions in education, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (44%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Walden University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Education | 2 |
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