Empowering the greater good for 50 years and counting.
In 1970, two educators were inspired to create opportunities for working professionals where there previously were none. Our founders saw the potential of distance learning to help adult learners earn advanced degrees. That’s how Walden University was born. Ever since, we’ve helped reshape access to high-quality education.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re proud of the opportunities we’ve created and everything our students have achieved. Your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your education. We’ve helped more than 140,000 professionals find the way forward. And we’re ready to empower you.
If you’re a working professional—or anyone else who needs the flexibility to earn a degree—we’re here for you. Walden has the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or certificate program you need to change your world and the world around you.
Intentional Inclusivity
Diversity enriches us in powerful ways. Walden is committed to maintaining an inclusive organization that champions the uniqueness of each member of our community. Our students and faculty hail from a variety of ethnic, educational, and financial backgrounds.
Walden’s emphasis on intentional inclusivity creates an environment where all learners can thrive.
Facts
More than
78%Women
Women make up more than three-quarters of our student body.1
More than
115Countries
55,000+ students from across the United States and more than 115 countries2
Walden provides a diverse community of working professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners and change-makers. Our students and graduates are actively working to make a positive difference in the world, in many ways.
COURSE-BASED
Learn The Traditional Way
If you prefer an instructor-led approach and learning on a predetermined schedule, the course-based format may be a good choice for you.
TEMPO LEARNING®
A Different Way to Learn
Choose this option if you prefer a flexible learning experience with no set weekly deadlines, allowing you to make progress at your pace, on your schedule.
Fifty years ago, two teachers were inspired to create better opportunities for adult learners pursuing advanced degrees—and Walden University was born. For decades, we’ve helped reshape access to high-quality education.
Our Faculty
Knowledgeable, supportive instructors are the foundation of a good education. Walden’s faculty includes esteemed scholars, respected leaders , and passionate change agents who are making the world a better place. They’re here to provide guidance and inspiration as you push your boundaries and grow—both personally and professionally.
Funding Options for Research
Doctoral research grants
Walden is proud to offer university-funded grants that support our students’ doctoral research in all fields of study. We also provide information about external grants that are available through federal, state, and local agencies and organizations that support doctoral research.
These grants are designed to support student scholarship and defray the costs of conducting doctoral research. These costs may include travel to field sites, participant incentives, or data analysis software. Walden research grants cannot be used for tuition.
Student Support Services
We're here for you
Our goal is to help you reach yours. Designed for busy, working adults like you, Walden’s student services help you stay on track and get the most out of your learning experience. From preparing you for the first day of class to helping you navigate career moves after graduation, we’re here to support your success at every step.
1Per Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE), based on fall 2020 enrollment and the 2019 Student Satisfaction Survey
2Student number per Finance. Countries per Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE). Data as of 12/31/20.