Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,220
11th percentile (25th in MN)
Sample Size
78
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Walden University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Walden University graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all educational administration and supervision masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Walden University$48,220$49,761
Capella University$64,020$61,768
Minnesota State University Moorhead$62,413$60,632
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$60,740$72,333
Minnesota State University-Mankato$57,802$65,711
Saint Cloud State University$50,052$58,953
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Capella University
Minneapolis
$14,436$64,020
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$10,336$62,413
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
$43,160$60,740
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$9,490$57,802
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$10,117$50,052

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.