Health Professions at Walden University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Walden University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Walden University is in Minneapolis, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Walden University
Walden University is a fully online institution, so Health Professions coursework can be completed remotely.
Health Professions Rankings at Walden University
These rankings give you a sense of how Walden University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #35 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #135 of 289 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1411 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #35 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #135 of 289 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1411 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Walden University
Graduates of Walden University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,910 |
| 2 years | $82,373 |
| 3 years | $88,470 |
| 4 years | $92,645 |
| 5 years | $101,875 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Walden University report median earnings of $92,645, compared with $75,990 for all Walden University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Walden University is $45,083.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Walden University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.