by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Walden University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Walden University among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #732 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 732 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota | 12 of 47 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 32 of 209 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at Walden University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 437 |
| Master’s | 3,695 |
| Doctoral | 350 |
| Professional Certificate | 466 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Walden University conferred 3,695 master’s degrees in nursing.
Walden University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 5 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 18 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 283 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Walden University were White. About 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 297 |
| Black or African American | 1,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 274 |
| White | 1,481 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 70 |
| Other Races | 291 |
Walden University conferred 3,695 master’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, Walden University handed out 350 doctoral degrees in nursing.
Walden University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 9 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 210 |
Among recent graduates, 16% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Walden University were Black or African American. Approximately 64% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Walden University awarded 304 doctoral degrees in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (70%).
Walden University granted 46 doctoral completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Walden University awarded 466 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
Walden University is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Walden University were Black or African American. Approximately 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Walden University conferred 360 professional certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (51%).
Walden University conferred 52 professional certificate completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
Walden University granted 51 professional certificate degrees in geriatric nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
Walden University conferred 3 professional certificate completions in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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 Nursing | 437 |
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