by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in health professions at Walden University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 6 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Walden University among the top schools in the country for health professions, placing at #1,070 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,070 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Minnesota | 23 of 59 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 93 of 300 |
The following degree levels are granted in health professions at Walden University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 550 |
| Master’s | 4,829 |
| Doctoral | 606 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Professional Certificate | 473 |
The health professions area of study at Walden University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Walden University awarded 4,829 master’s degrees in health professions.
Walden University holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at Walden University were White. About 41% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 322 |
| Black or African American | 1,665 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 384 |
| White | 2,002 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 75 |
| Other Races | 381 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Walden University handed out 606 doctoral degrees in health professions.
Walden University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the doctoral level. Its best result was #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at Walden University were Black or African American. Approximately 59% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 359 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 47 |
During the most recent reporting year, Walden University handed out 8 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Walden University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 213 |
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in health professions from Walden University were women.
The majority of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at Walden University are Black or African American. Approximately 62% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Walden University awarded 473 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
Walden University has not been ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at Walden University were 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 professional certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
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 Health Professions | 550 |
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