by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Capella University? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Capella University offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Capella University, students can earn anything from certificates through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 20,134 undergraduate · 18,216 graduate (38,350 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Capella University.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 19,175 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8,953 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1,921 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 1,554 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1,347 |
Among Capella University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $85,641 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $84,985 |
| Social Work. | $83,608 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $81,633 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $76,719 |
Browse every major at Capella University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 19,175 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Nursing Administration. · Nursing Practice. · Clinical Nurse Leader. · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other. |
8,953 | $76,719 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. · Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. · Clinical/Medical Social Work. · Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
1,554 | $45,453 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. · Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. |
1,044 | $61,172 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Nursing Education. |
755 | NA |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. ↳ Medical Informatics. |
220 | $73,670 |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, General. · Public Health, Other. |
141 | $65,424 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Play Therapy/Therapist. |
42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Behavior Analysis. · Industrial and Organizational Psychology. · Clinical Psychology. · Forensic Psychology. · Applied Psychology. · School Psychology. · Educational Psychology. · Performance and Sport Psychology. |
1,921 | $45,425 |
| Psychology, General. | 1,048 | $37,342 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Developmental and Child Psychology. |
144 | $40,064 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Project Management. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. · Organizational Leadership. · Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. |
1,347 | $68,272 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. · Human Resources Management and Services, Other. |
507 | $55,780 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
109 | $44,919 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. |
25 | $84,985 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
18 | $47,600 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
15 | $49,025 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Information Resources Management. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
274 | $54,490 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. · Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. · Administration of Special Education. · Secondary School Administration/Principalship. |
134 | $71,166 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. |
84 | $55,881 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 71 | $64,233 |
| Education, General. | 52 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Reading Teacher Education. |
37 | $81,633 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
31 | $46,202 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. ↳ Educational/Instructional Technology. |
19 | $65,208 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
5 | $49,521 |
| Education, Other. | 4 | $53,844 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Information Technology Project Management. · System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. |
168 | $85,641 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. · Informatics. · Computer and Information Sciences, Other. |
97 | $74,843 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
18 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. ↳ Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. · Cloud Computing. |
12 | NA |
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
75 | $58,455 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | 67 | NA |
| Social Work. | 52 | $83,608 |
| Public Administration. | 45 | $52,011 |
| Public Policy Analysis. ↳ Health Policy Analysis. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
25 | $56,373 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
9 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, Other. | 24 | $64,213 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Family and Community Services. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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