by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Capella University compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Capella University awarded 807 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at Capella University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,493 a year. This is lower than $79,985, the median for all majors at Capella University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Capella University, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $40,816 in student loans. This is above $35,944, the typical median for all majors at Capella University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,148 | $14,400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Capella University are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
| White | 444 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 76 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at Capella University were White. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at Capella University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at Capella University.
The general psychology program at Capella University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 1,048 |
Capella University granted 1,048 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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