Program Details
Curriculum
Minimum Degree Requirements
- 25 quarter credits
- Business Essentials course (0 cr.)
- Preparing for Dissertation course (5 cr.)
- Proposal, dissertation, and oral presentation (minimum 20 cr.)
- Residency 3
- One dissertation intensive
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Students are encouraged to complete the dissertation within one to two years. The maximum time to degree completion is three years.
The majority of our students take over two years to complete their doctoral study or dissertation.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
Tuition and Fees
Curriculum | Requirements | Cost | Total * | |
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Tuition-Dissertation | 25 quarter credits† | $3,845 per quarter | $19,225–$46,140* | |
Program Fee | $175 per quarter | $875–$2,100* | ||
Residency/Dissertation Intensive Retreat Fee | Residency and Intensive experiences | Included in Tuition (travel and other expenses are additional) | $0 | |
Estimated Range: | 1.25-Year Minimum | 3-Year Maximum | ||
$20,100 | $48,240*+ | |||
(assuming completion in a 1.25-year time frame) | (assuming completion in a 3-year time frame) |
Effective February 24, 2025
Curriculum | Requirements | Cost | Total * | |
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Tuition-Dissertation | 25 quarter credits† | $3,920 per quarter | $19,600–$47,040* | |
Program Fee | $180 per quarter | $900–$2,160* | ||
Residency/Dissertation Intensive Retreat Fee | Residency and Intensive experiences | Included in Tuition (travel and other expenses are additional) | $0 | |
Estimated Range: | 1.25-Year Minimum | 3-Year Maximum | ||
$20,500 | $49,200*+ | |||
(assuming completion in a 1.25-year time frame) | (assuming completion in a 3-year time frame) |
These are ranges of what a student can expect in terms of time and tuition cost to complete a degree. It does not include other fees, nor is it adjusted for tuition increases over time. Walden faculty has concluded that generally students who do not complete their program in eight years are unlikely to complete and only allow students to exceed that time frame when a student petitions for an extension and provides good reason for the delay and assurances that obstacles to completion can be overcome. Time is calculated using the time allowed for each semester or unit that the student completes. Students are encouraged to work continuously during the program so as not to extend the time needed to complete the degree as work can become stale and students lose focus. Students who earn two grades of “Unsatisfactory,” who repeatedly drop a course before a semester or unit has been completed, or are unable to complete in the eight year time frame, should expect that they may be dismissed from the program. Walden believes that it is in the best interest of a student who is unable to complete the degree in the stated ranges to strongly consider withdrawal or obtaining a lesser degree.
Time to completion and cost are not estimates of individual experience and will vary based on individual factors applicable to the student. Factors may be programmatic or academic such as tuition and fee increases and/or the student’s transfer credits accepted by Walden; program or specialization changes; unsuccessful course completion; credit load per term; writing, research and editing skills; use of external data for their doctoral study/dissertation; and/or individual progress in the program. Other factors may include personal issues such as the student’s employment obligations; care giving responsibilities or health issues; part-time vs. full-time enrollment; leaves of absence; and/or other personal circumstances.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included. Students may incur additional costs for remedial writing assistance, if necessary.
^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt.
† Based on a 1.25-year minimum completion requirement and an 3-year maximum timeframe as outlined in Walden academic policy.
*Tuition and fees will be higher if students petition to extend the 3-year maximum timeframe or choose to take more expensive elective courses.
+Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition discounts. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-642-0198.