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
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden University | $59,485 | $56,613 | -5% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $59,959 | $61,682 | +3% |
| Bethel University | $57,694 | $61,438 | +6% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $55,867 | $56,794 | +2% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $51,118 | $56,127 | +10% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (13 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Walden UniversityMinneapolis | $12,498 | $59,485 | $56,613 | — | — |
 Hamline UniversitySaint Paul | $48,311 | $67,927 | — | — | — |
 Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona | $43,160 | $59,959 | $61,682 | — | — |
 Bethel UniversitySaint Paul | $42,930 | $57,694 | $61,438 | — | — |
 Capella UniversityMinneapolis | $14,436 | $56,264 | — | — | — |
 Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall | $10,304 | $55,867 | $56,794 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,157 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
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.