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General Psychology at Walden University

If you plan to study General Psychology, take a look at what Walden University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Walden University is located in Minneapolis, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 510 general psychology degrees were granted at Walden University.

Online & Distance Learning at Walden University

Walden University is a fully online institution, so General Psychology coursework can be completed remotely.

General Psychology Rankings at Walden University

Rankings can help you compare Walden University’s General Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#26 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#108 of 119
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1163 of 1,305

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#26 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#108 of 119
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1163 of 1,305

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from Walden University

Graduates of Walden University’s General Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,604
2 years	$47,894
3 years	$45,369
4 years	$54,656
5 years	$58,416

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from Walden University earn a median of $54,656, compared with $75,990 for all Walden University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Psychology graduates from Walden University comes in at $52,781.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Psychology graduates at Walden University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Psychology graduates at Walden University are 81% women (411) and 19% men (99).

General Psychology Bachelor’s Program at Walden University

Among the 134 bachelor’s general psychology degrees awarded at Walden University, 83% were women (111) and 17% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Walden University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	72
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	32
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	11

Minority students account for 38% of General Psychology bachelor’s degree recipients at Walden University, lower than the national average of 46%.*

General Psychology Master’s Program at Walden University

Of the 218 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at Walden University, 80% were women (175) and 20% were men (43).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Walden University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	80
Hispanic / Latino	31
Black / African American	76
Asian	5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	14

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at Walden University, higher than the national average of 39%.*

General Psychology Doctoral Program at Walden University

Among the 151 doctoral general psychology graduates at Walden University, 78% were women (118) and 22% were men (33).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Walden University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	62
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	48
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	10

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Walden University, above the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at Walden University

This General Psychology program at Walden University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	510

Top-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Students who finish General Psychology program at Walden University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.