Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,621
95th percentile
60th percentile in Minnesota

Earnings Distribution

How Walden University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Walden University$62,621$62,564-0%
Morehead State University$58,020$64,122+11%
George Mason University$59,240$61,112+3%
University of Denver$50,604$57,703+14%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Curriculum and Instruction grad-cert's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Walden UniversityMinneapolis$12,498$62,621$62,564โ€”โ€”
George Mason UniversityFairfax$13,815$59,240$61,112โ€”โ€”
Morehead State UniversityMorehead$9,838$58,020$64,122โ€”โ€”
Empire State UniversitySaratoga Springs$7,630$53,832โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of DenverDenver$59,340$50,604$57,703โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$58,020โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with curriculum and instruction graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Instructional Coordinators

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

$74,720/yrJobs growth:Master's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Walden University, approximately 50% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.