How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

Federal debt is not reported for this cohort.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 19% above the national median for the same field and degree level.

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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Business Administration, Management and Operations non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) at Walden University

Q: How much do Business Administration, Management and Operations non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) graduates from Walden University earn?

The reported median is $74,472 four years after completion.

Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profit

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Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$12,046 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff: $249,720 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff: Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data: College-wide context only

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

Follow earnings over time and inspect the cohort behind each federal measure.

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Not availableBorrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

GRADUATE-DEGREE BASELINE

$74,472 vs. $68,257

$6,215 above the national bachelor’s median in the same field.

Comparison basis1,253 bachelor’s program records

This is a cross-cohort benchmark, not the salary increase caused by earning this graduate credential. Your current earnings remain the correct baseline for personal ROI.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$33,817

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$74,472

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$33,817Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$35,358Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATENot availableInstitution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

Not availableYear 1

$74,472Year 4

Not availableYear 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$6,206

Estimated loan paymentNot available

Not availableborrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$74,472 vs. $62,426

$12,046 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary$95,820 median wageMN estimate · 980 jobs · 25-1011$79,320–$134,990 middle 50% of MN wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 7,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeManagers, All Other$152,600 median wageMN estimate · 4,160 jobs · 11-9199$120,860–$191,610 middle 50% of MN wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 100,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeAdministrative Services Managers$137,290 median wageMN estimate · 7,560 jobs · 11-3012$111,720–$191,620 middle 50% of MN wages+5.2% projected U.S. growth · 22,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeIndustrial Production Managers$123,580 median wageMN estimate · 5,080 jobs · 11-3051$98,400–$160,810 middle 50% of MN wages+2.6% projected U.S. growth · 17,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedical and Health Services Managers$122,700 median wageMN estimate · 11,350 jobs · 11-9111$99,440–$151,740 middle 50% of MN wages+24.2% projected U.S. growth · 62,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeGeneral and Operations Managers$99,340 median wageMN estimate · 72,860 jobs · 11-1021$64,650–$150,530 middle 50% of MN wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 285,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNatural Sciences Managers$136,450 median wageMN estimate · 1,530 jobs · 11-9121$104,430–$185,540 middle 50% of MN wages+8.2% projected U.S. growth · 9,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118,180 median wageMN estimate · 4,030 jobs · 11-3071$91,420–$156,030 middle 50% of MN wages+6.1% projected U.S. growth · 18,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentFacilities Managers$109,720 median wageMN estimate · 3,000 jobs · 11-3013$87,790–$134,540 middle 50% of MN wages+4.6% projected U.S. growth · 14,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeProject Management Specialists$97,860 median wageMN estimate · 18,850 jobs · 13-1082$79,000–$123,080 middle 50% of MN wages+6.7% projected U.S. growth · 76,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeLogisticians$82,320 median wageMN estimate · 3,450 jobs · 13-1081$65,840–$104,180 middle 50% of MN wages+17.6% projected U.S. growth · 26,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,440 median wageMN estimate · 21,690 jobs · 43-1011$61,600–$91,050 middle 50% of MN wages+0.1% projected U.S. growth · 127,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

$42,162 higher earnings · $14,666 lower annual net price

Earnings: $116,634
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $19,151

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Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University

$33,631 higher earnings · $11,345 lower annual net price

Earnings: $108,103
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $22,472

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Ashland, OH

Ashland University

$30,293 higher earnings · $11,829 lower annual net price

Earnings: $104,765
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $21,988

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Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa

$7,616 higher earnings · $11,286 lower annual net price

Earnings: $82,088
Debt: Not available
Annual net price: $22,531

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