by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at Walden University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Walden University among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #1,171 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 1,171 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Minnesota | 29 of 29 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 109 of 137 |
Here is each degree level granted in psychology at Walden University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 542 |
| Doctoral | 274 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
The psychology area of study at Walden University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 510 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 394 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 70 |
During the most recent reporting year, Walden University conferred 542 master’s degrees in psychology.
Walden University holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 9 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 464 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Walden University are White. About 42% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 225 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 61 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Walden University awarded 274 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Walden University ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 5 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 188 |
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Walden University were White. Approximately 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Walden University conferred 17 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
Walden University ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 100 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of psychology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at Walden University were Black or African American. Approximately 35% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Walden University handed out 7 professional certificate degrees in psychology.
Walden University has not been ranked for psychology at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in psychology from Walden University identified as women.
The majority of psychology professional certificate degree graduates at Walden University are White. Roughly 57% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Walden University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 134 |
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