Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,928
17th percentile (25th in MN)
Sample Size
125
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Walden University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Walden University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all human resources management and services 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

Human Resources Management and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Walden University$52,928$57,596
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$92,241
Bethel University$82,192$74,676
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$69,872$75,366
Concordia University-Saint Paul$69,534$68,619
Capella University$63,749$64,578
National Median$60,999

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$16,488$92,241
Bethel University
Saint Paul
$42,930$82,192
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
$43,160$69,872
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul
$25,000$69,534
Capella University
Minneapolis
$14,436$63,749

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.