Walden University
ROI analysis for 23 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Doctoral | $175,633 | $57,876 | 3.03x | TRAP |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Degree | $122,882 | $58,880 | 2.09x | TRAP |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $80,386 | $42,159 | 1.91x | TRAP |
| Public Administration | Doctoral | $138,500 | $77,767 | 1.78x | TRAP |
| Public Health | Doctoral | $129,841 | $75,638 | 1.72x | TRAP |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $64,000 | $39,489 | 1.62x | TRAP |
| Social Work | Master's | $72,715 | $45,721 | 1.59x | TRAP |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Doctoral | $115,920 | $76,573 | 1.51x | TRAP |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Doctoral | $136,439 | $96,148 | 1.42x | CAUTION |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $40,167 | $30,980 | 1.3x | CAUTION |
| Education, General | Degree | $75,167 | $60,425 | 1.24x | CAUTION |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $41,000 | $41,112 | 1.0x | CAUTION |
| Human Services, General | Master's | $41,000 | $41,218 | 0.99x | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $38,929 | $41,031 | 0.95x | CAUTION |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $41,000 | $45,507 | 0.9x | CAUTION |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $41,000 | $47,250 | 0.87x | CAUTION |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $94,982 | $114,492 | 0.83x | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | $38,500 | $46,723 | 0.82x | CAUTION |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $36,691 | $45,848 | 0.8x | CAUTION |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $44,740 | $60,210 | 0.74x | VIABLE |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $39,610 | $59,915 | 0.66x | VIABLE |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | $41,000 | $64,492 | 0.64x | VIABLE |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $41,000 | $64,766 | 0.63x | VIABLE |