Bachelor’s Tuition (per quarter credit hour) |
General education courses |
$325 |
$325 |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program RN-BSN-MSN |
$335 |
$335 |
Bachelor of Social Work |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Accounting |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Business Administration |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Business Communicationa |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Child Development (including Making Connections courses) |
All courses in the BSCD major: $250/credit
All General Education courses for BSCD students: $250/credit
All other undergraduate course electives: $325/credit
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All courses in the BSCD major: $250/credit
All General Education courses for BSCD students: $250/credit
All other undergraduate course electives: $325/credit
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BS in Communication |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Computer Information Systems |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Criminal Justice |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Educational Studies |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Elementary Education |
$325 (non-field experience courses)
$200 field experience courses
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$325 (non-field experience courses)
$200 field experience courses
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BS in Forensic Psychologya |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Health Studies |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Healthcare Management |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Human Services |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Information Technology |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Instructional Design and Technology |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Interdisciplinary Studiesa |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Interdisciplinary Studies [Limited Offerings in Fall Quarter 2020 and Winter Quarter 2021] |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Political Science and Public Administrationa |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Psychology |
$325 |
$325 |
BS in Public Health |
$325 |
$325 |
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Tuition (per quarter credit hour) |
5000-level Courses |
$325 except BSN |
$325 except BSN |
Education Specialist (EdS) |
Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment |
$615 |
$615 |
Education Specialist (EdS) in Early Childhood Education |
$615 |
$615 |
Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Technology |
$615
$680 This rate applies only for students who started prior to August 15, 2015.
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$615
$680 This rate applies only for students who started prior to August 15, 2015.
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Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure) |
$615 |
$615 |
Education Specialist (EdS) in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation |
$615 |
$615 |
Education Specialist (EdS) in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment |
$615 |
$615 |
Education Specialist (EdS) in Special Education |
$615 |
$615 |
Certificate Tuition (per quarter credit hour) |
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Negotiation |
$495 |
$495 |
Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice |
$505 |
$505 |
Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching |
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$535 |
Graduate Certificate in Government Management |
$495 |
$495 |
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security |
$495 |
$495 |
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management |
$495 |
$495 |
Graduate Certificate in Population Health |
$490 |
$490 |
Graduate Certificate in Public Health |
$480 |
$480 |
Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership |
$495 |
$495 |
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy |
$495 |
$495 |
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning and Public Policy |
$495 |
$495 |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Organizational Psychology and Developmenta |
$535 |
$535 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
$715 |
$715 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
$715 |
$715 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Community College Leadership |
$605 |
$605 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment |
$605 |
$605 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Early Childhood Leadership |
$675 |
$675 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management (P–20) |
$675 |
$675 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology |
$605 |
$675 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner |
$715 |
$715 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education and Adult Learning |
$605 |
$605 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Management |
$605 |
$615 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership Management and Policy |
$675 |
$675 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse Executive |
$450 |
$450 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education |
$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future) |
$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future) |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Informatics |
$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future) |
$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future) |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Managementa |
$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future) |
$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future) |
Post-Master’s in Certificate in Online Teaching in Higher Education |
$605 |
$620 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Organizational Research Assessment and Evaluation |
$675 |
$675 |
Post- Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
$715 |
$715 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment |
$605 |
$605 |
Post-Master’s Online Teaching in Psychology Certificate |
$585 |
$585 |
Post-Doctoral Bridge to Management Certificate |
$725
Tuition is $725/quarter credit. Any students who started prior to March 2015 will be billed at $695/quarter credit.
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$725
Tuition is $725/quarter credit. Any students who started prior to March 2015 will be billed at $695/quarter credit.
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Psychology Post-Doctoral Respecialization Certificatesa: Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, General Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology |
$585 |
$585 |
Master’s Tuition (per quarter credit hour) |
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) |
$490 |
$490 |
Master of Public Administration (MPA) |
$495 |
$495 |
Master of Public Health (MPH) |
$480 |
$480 |
Master of Public Policy (MPP)a |
$495 |
$495 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)–BSN Track
Leadership and Management, Nurse Executive, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Public Health Nursing (for students starting Feb 2019 and future) |
$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future)
$480 (students with catalog year prior to spring 2019)
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$450 (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future)
$480 (students with catalog year prior to spring 2019)
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)–BSN Track
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (for students starting the AGNP, AGACNP, or FNP specializations March 2013 and prior) |
$575 |
$575 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)–BSN Track
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (for students starting the AGNP, AGACNP, or FNP specializations June 2013 and after) |
$715 |
$715 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)–RN Track
Leadership and Management, Nurse Executive, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Public Health Nursing (for students starting after February 25, 2019, and future) |
$145–Preparatory/Provisional courses (if applicable)
$395–Foundation courses
$450–NURS 6002/6003, Core, and Specialization courses (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future)
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$145–Preparatory/Provisional courses (if applicable)
$395–Foundation courses
$450–NURS 6002/6003, Core, and Specialization courses (only for students with catalog term of February 25, 2019, and future)
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)–RN Track
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (for students starting the AGNP, AGACNP, or FNP specializations March 2013 and before) |
$145–Preparatory/Provisional courses (if applicable)
$395–Foundation courses
$575–NURS 6002/6003, Core, and Specialization courses
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$145–Preparatory/Provisional courses (if applicable)
$395–Foundation courses
$575–NURS 6002/6003, Core, and Specialization courses
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)–RN Track
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (for students starting the AGNP, AGACNP, or FNP specializations June 2013 and after) |
$145–Preparatory/Provisional courses (if applicable)
$395–Foundation courses
$715–NURS 6002/6003, Core, and Specialization courses |
$145–Preparatory/Provisional courses (if applicable)
$395–Foundation courses
$715–NURS 6002/6003, Core, and Specialization courses
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Master of Social Work (MSW) |
$482
(Students who started prior to May 28, 2019, continue to pay $560 per credit.)
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$482
(Students who started prior to May 28, 2019, continue to pay $560 per credit.)
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MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling |
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$470 |
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
$470 |
$470 |
MS in Clinical Psychology |
$535 |
$535 |
MS in Criminal Justice |
$505 |
$505 |
MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management |
$505 |
$505 |
MS in Developmental Psychology |
$535 |
$535 |
MS in Emergency Managementa |
$495 |
$495 |
MS in Forensic Psychology |
$535 |
$535 |
MS in Health Education and Promotion |
$470 |
$470 |
MS in Human Services (previously MS in Human and Social Services) |
$495 |
$495 |
MS in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology |
$535 |
$535 |
MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling |
$470 |
$470 |
MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership |
$495 |
$495 |
MS in Psychology |
$535 |
$535 |
MS in School Counseling |
$470 |
$470 |
Doctoral Tuition (per quarter credit hour) |
Doctor of Education (EdD) |
$605 |
$605 |
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) |
$590 |
$590 |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
$850 |
$850 |
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) |
$630 |
$630 |
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) |
$590 |
$590 |
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) |
$610 |
$610 |
PhD in Clinical Psychology |
$495 |
$495 |
PhD in Criminal Justice (Traditional) |
$620 |
$620 |
PhD in Criminal Justice (Fast Track) |
$6,800 per term |
$6,800 per term |
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision |
$560 |
$560 |
PhD in Developmental Psychology |
$585 |
$585 |
PhD in Education, KAM-Based (flat fee) |
$5,300 per term |
$5,300 per term |
PhD in Education, Course-Based |
$675 |
$675 |
PhD in Forensic Psychology (Traditional) |
$585 |
$585 |
PhD in Forensic Psychology (Fast Track) |
$6,800 per term |
$6,800 per term |
PhD in Health Education and Promotion |
$590 |
$590 |
PhD in Health Services, Course-Based |
$590 |
$590 |
PhD in Human Services (previously PhD in Human and Social Services), Course-Based (Traditional) |
$615 |
$615 |
PhD in Human Services (previously PhD in Human and Social Services), Course-Based (Fast Track) |
$6,800 per term |
$6,800 per term |
PhD in Human Services (previously PhD in Human and Social Services), KAM-Basedb |
$5,300 per term |
$5,300 per term |
PhD in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology |
$585 |
$585 |
PhD in Management (formerly PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences), KAM-Based (flat fee) |
$5,300 per term |
$5,300 per term |
PhD in Management (formerly PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences), Mixed-Model (flat fee) |
$5,300 per term |
$5,300 per term |
PhD in Management, Completion Program |
$3,570
Tuition includes one required residency and one required dissertation intensive. Standard technology fee still applies. |
$3,570
Tuition includes one required residency and one required dissertation intensive. Standard technology fee still applies. |
PhD in Management, Course-Based |
$725
Tuition is $725/quarter credit. Any students who started prior to March 2015 will be billed at $695/quarter credit.
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$725
Tuition is $725/quarter credit. Any students who started prior to March 2015 will be billed at $695/quarter credit.
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PhD in Nursing |
$745 |
$745 |
PhD in Psychology (Traditional) |
$585 |
$585 |
PhD in Psychology (Fast Track) |
$6,800 per term |
$6,800 per term |
PhD in Psychology Professional Programs (Clinical/Counseling) |
$495 |
$495 |
PhD in Public Health |
$590 |
$590 |
PhD in Public Policy and Administration, Course-Based |
$630 |
$630 |
PhD in Public Policy and Administration, KAM-Baseda |
$5,300 per term |
$5,300 per term |
PhD in Social Work |
$610 |
$610 |
PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership |
$585 |
$585 |
Other Fees |
Technology Fee (per quarter)
Walden University’s Technology Fee provides students with 24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to the learning management system, content delivery tools, continuous technology upgrades, and technical support. This fee is assessed on a per term basis to ensure students continue to benefit from access to up-to-date and emerging technologies that enhance student-learning and outcomes. All technology investments funded by this fee are used to support students and their learning experiences. |
$160
(Non-degree: $50 per course) |
$160
(Non-degree: $50 per course) |
Residency/Lab Fees |
Required Residency/Lab |
For Residencies/Labs Taking Place After
January 1, 2020b |
For Residencies/Labs Taking Place After
January 1, 2021b |
BAYR |
$937.50 per course @ 2 courses per term
= $1,875 per BAYR residency
(included in program tuition)
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$937.50 per course @ 2 courses per term
= $1,875 per BAYR residency
(included in program tuition)
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BSW |
Social Work Skills Labs are billed at 1 credit each, plus a lab fee of $1,450 each.
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Social Work Skills Lab is billed at 1 credit, plus $1,375 lab fee (virtual) or $1,475 lab fee (face-to-face).
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CES Residency |
$1,375 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
CES Pre-Practicum 1 and 2
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$1,900
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$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face)
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DBA |
$1,375 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
DHA |
$1,375 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
DIT |
$1,375 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
DPA |
$1,375 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
DrPH |
$1,375 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
DSW |
$1,450 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
EdD Required Residency
EdD Advanced (optional) |
$960 (face-to-face), $1,060 (virtual) |
$1,175 (virtual), $1,275 (face-to-face) |
MS CMHC Pre-Practicum
MS MCFC Pre-Practicum
MS SC Pre-Practicum
MS CMHC and MS SC (dual degree) Pre-Practicum |
$1,450 pre-practicum lab fee
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$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) pre-practicum lab fee
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MSW |
Skills Lab fees are included in program tuition for students starting May 28, 2019, or after. Skills Lab tuition is billed at 1 credit.
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$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) for students who started the program prior to May 28, 2019.
Skills Lab fees are included in program tuition for students starting May 28, 2019, or after.
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PhD |
$1,375 |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face) |
PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership Virtual |
$1,475 |
$1,375 |
Fees for Optional Residency/Intensive Eventsb |
Coaching Skills Virtual Intensive (CSVI) |
$1,475 (see Capstone Intensives for more information) |
$1,375 (see Capstone Intensives for more information) |
Consulting Skills Intensive (CSI) Virtual |
$1,450 (see Capstone Intensives for more information) |
$1,375 (see Capstone Intensives for more information) |
Dissertation or Doctoral Study Intensive Retreats (available for PhD, DBA, DIT, DNP) |
$2,450 (see Capstone Intensives for more information and inclusions) |
$1,375 (virtual), $2,475 (face-to-face)
(see Capstone Intensives for more information and inclusions) |
Doctoral Residencies and Dissertation or Doctoral Study Intensive Retreats Outside the 48 Contiguous U.S. States |
Higher than U.S. domestic, varies based on location. |
Higher than U.S. domestic, varies based on location. |
Forensic Psychology Special Topics Intensive Retreat (FPSTI) |
$1,450 (see Capstone Intensives for more information) |
$1,375 (virtual), $1,475 (face-to-face)
(see Capstone Intensives for more information) |
PhD Professional Conferences |
$960 (available for select programs only) |
$975 (available for select programs only) |
Support Courses (per quarter course) |
Basic APA Style: Citations and References |
$195 |
$195 |
Creative Writing for Social Change |
$195 |
$195 |
Critical Thinking for Social Change |
$195 |
$195 |
Doctoral Writing Workshop: Revising and Editing the Introduction |
$195 |
$195 |
Doctoral Writing Workshop: Revising and Editing the Literature Review |
$195 |
$195 |
Doctoral Writing Workshop: Revising and Editing the Methods Section |
$195 |
$195 |
Doctoral Writing Workshop: Revising and Editing the Proposal |
$195 |
$195 |
Doctoral Writing Workshop: Revising and Editing the Postproposal Sections |
$195 |
$195 |
Graduate Writing I: Basic Composition Skills |
$195 |
$195 |
Graduate Writing II: Intermediate Composition Skills |
$195 |
$195 |
Graduate Writing III: Advanced Composition Skills |
$195 |
$195 |
Internships |
$195 |
$195 |
Preproposal Doctoral Writing Workshop |
$195 |
$195 |
Reading Techniques for Graduate Study |
$195 |
$195 |
Skills for Academic Integrity |
$195 |
$195 |
Skills for Academic Integrity for Undergraduates |
$195 |
$195 |
Statistics and SPSS Seminar for Doctoral Students |
$195 |
$195 |
Strategic Writing for Social Change |
$195 |
$195 |
Transitioning From Undergraduate to Graduate Writing |
$195 |
$195 |
Writing a Literature Review |
$195 |
$195 |