Registered Nursing at Walden University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Walden University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Walden University is in Minneapolis, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 4,132 registered nursing degrees were granted at Walden University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Walden University
Walden University delivers its programs entirely online, so Registered Nursing coursework can be completed remotely.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Walden University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Walden University are 86% women (3,540) and 14% men (592).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Walden University
Among the 437 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Walden University, 83% were women (363) and 17% were men (74).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Walden University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 246 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 96 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| Unknown | 31 |
Minority students account for 37% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Walden University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Walden University
Among the 3,695 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Walden University, 86% were women (3,177) and 14% were men (518).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Walden University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1,481 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 274 |
| Black / African American | 1,282 |
| Asian | 297 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 37 |
| International (Nonresident) | 70 |
| Unknown | 236 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Walden University, higher than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Walden University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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
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