by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in mental & social health services at Walden University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. It ranks as high as #6 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Walden University among the top schools in the country for mental & social health services, ranked #321 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 321 of 558 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Minnesota | 11 of 17 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 of 41 |
The following degree levels are available for mental & social health services at Walden University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Walden University awarded 888 master’s degrees in mental & social health services.
Walden University is a solid choice among schools offering mental & social health services at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 15% of mental & social health services master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of mental & social health services master’s degree graduates at Walden University are White. About 51% 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 mental & social health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 271 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 454 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 65 |
Walden University granted 880 master’s degrees in mental health counseling/counselor in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).
Walden University granted 8 master’s degrees in marriage and family therapy/counseling in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (38%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Walden University handed out 40 doctoral degrees in mental & social health services.
Walden University ranks competitively among schools offering mental & social health services at the doctoral level. Its best result was #10 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of mental & social health services doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of mental & social health services doctoral degree graduates at Walden University were Black or African American. Roughly 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 doctoral in mental & social health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Walden University granted 40 doctoral completions in mental and social health services and allied professions, other in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
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