Walden University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Walden University at a glance
9,136
students enrolled
12,291
degrees and certificates a year
$33,817
average net price a year
Tuition $10,313
$50,657
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,810
median earnings, 10 years after entry
79% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 52% | 6,382 |
| Education | 14% | 1,777 |
| Public administration & social work | 14% | 1,765 |
| Business & management | 9% | 1,115 |
| Psychology | 8% | 926 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 1 | 2 |
The job market around Walden University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hennepin County, where the college is.
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2,250
open professional jobs
200
entry level
18 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
210 jobs
4.6%
unemployment in Hennepin County
2026-08 · up 0.6 points from a year earlier
$96,339
median household income
Hennepin County
55%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, public administration & social work, which lead to clinical (49 open), academic (4 open), programs (20 open), administration (21 open).
Hiring most: Unitedhealth Group (180), LHC Group (68), Mortenson (54), UnitedHealth Group (46), U.S. Bank (44), General Dynamics Mission Systems (36), Graco (30), George Konik Associates (29).
What they hire for: Engineering (421), Finance (372), Operations (270), Sales (229), Data & Analytics (172), Human Resources (129). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Hennepin - Carver Workforce Development Board, Minneapolis Workforce Development Board.
- CareerForce in BloomingtonBloomington · 952-703-7730 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- CareerForce in Brooklyn CenterBrooklyn Center · 763-279-4400 · M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
- CareerForce in Minneapolis NorthMinneapolis · 612-299-7200 · M - F 8:00am - 4:30pm
- CareerForce in Minneapolis SouthMinneapolis · 651-539-4410 · M- F 8:00am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud · 8,617 students
- Academy CollegeBloomington · 56 students
- Capella UniversityMinneapolis · 18,364 students
Common questions
- How big is Walden University?
- Walden University enrolls about 9,136 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awards about 12,291 degrees and certificates a year.
- What do Walden University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,657 six years after entry and $42,810 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Walden University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Walden University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Walden University?
- 2,250 open professional jobs are listed in Hennepin County, 200 of them entry level and 18 saying no experience is needed. Unitedhealth Group has the most openings.
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