Nursing Science at Walden University
If you are interested in studying Nursing Science, consider the program at Walden University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Walden University is located in Minneapolis, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 nursing science degrees were awarded at Walden University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Walden University
Walden University is a fully online institution, so Nursing Science coursework can be completed remotely.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing Science graduates at Walden University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Science graduates at Walden University are 85% women (39) and 15% men (7).
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at Walden University
Among the 46 doctoral nursing science graduates at Walden University, 85% were women (39) and 15% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Walden University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Walden University, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Science program at Walden University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.